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Abe
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Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end!

0 posted 2010-10-13 08:15 AM



Determined Warriors

Seventeen of their shipmates
Paid the price, supreme
Thirty-some more, a’hurting
Like in some nightmarish dream.

But, it wasn’t a bad dream
Just the reality, of life
When you go into harm's way
In this world of war and strife.

They gave their lives like those before them
Who fight for truth and liberty
For the safety of our country
And countries too, across the sea.

They sail upon the seven seas
Months on end out on patrol
And sometimes, so sadly
Must pay a deadly toll.

“It comes with the territory.”
Is what some, may say
But that doesn’t ease the pain
Of the price they have to pay.

10-18-00


Del "Abe" Jones
Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. copyright 1984

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1 posted 2010-10-13 09:10 AM


Abe,
a tragedy.... the loss of life, and according to the late reports, one we did not pursue to resolution even thogh we had evidence to do so...

well done sir..and the honor of the men who serve, is served well here...

Gunslinger
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 901
TX, USA
2 posted 2010-10-13 02:08 PM


A well written tribute to well deserving warriors.
Sunshine
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3 posted 2010-10-13 02:09 PM


Abe, you indeed "make a difference"
and I am truly grateful that you
"are our voice".

Bless you.


Earl Brinkman
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since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183
Osaka, Japan
4 posted 2010-10-19 08:43 PM


This is a wonderful tribute to the warriors who put their lives on the line for us.
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