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Appreciation Everlasting
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Appreciation Everlasting |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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A simple "thank you" is all I can say But my gratitude fills every day For, all in all, I've had things pretty nice And I owe so much to your sacrifice. Freedom to worship and dreams ours to choose Are gifts from those with everything to lose. You left homes and loves and all you held dear So that other folks could live without fear. You endured hardships, risked your very life - Were paid in nightmares and terrible strife. Of course, I can't restore your innocence Or the years you gave to freedom's defense But to all veterans, most sincerely, I thank you that my life is one lived free. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
suthern, this is a great tribute to those who served. we also have a day of commemoration on Nov 11th but we call it remembrance day.Same principal different battle (I think) write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Simply beautiful. A wonderful tribute!  |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
A beautiful tribute. Really nice job with this! A reminder to all we have so much to be thankful for...... To capture and live a moment is truly living |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Suthern~ You've softly paid a tribute to the heroes. My heart hugs you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Nice work here Suthern... and I echo your words. Thanks for sharing. Peace! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Beautiful, suthern. That's all they ask for...just a thank you. |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Suthern, I'm so pleased to read this one today... The 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour we reserve a moment to reflect upon the past and those men/women who sacrificed... Thank you for this read  Coco A splendid tribute |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Of course, I can't restore your innocence Or the years you gave to freedom's defense But to all veterans, most sincerely, I thank you that my life is one lived free. ================ thank you for saying it better than I could.. sincere wonderful tribute S... and it SO NICE for me to get to read YOU for a change  take care jm |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all so very much. I'd like to think I'd be grateful regardless... but since the men most dear to my heart served and sacrificed, I can never forget or cease to give thanks... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Even more so, suthern, to all those that came before... well done... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Nicely done gal....as always... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Why thank you, kind sir... and again... thank you. *S* |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sunshine: The sad fact is that however much thanks we owe to those who went before, there aren't that many left... which is why I consider it all the more important to thank those I can while I can. *S* My Dad is almost 82 and the gatherings of WWII veterans have fewer and fewer attendees. Thank you for reading... I'm sorry I ignored you earlier... but when that Toe character is around, he has 100% of my attention! *G* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
What a wonderful tribute of thanks and heartfelt accolades from you. I don't know of a veteran or a person that knows a veteran that wouldn't be touched by this piece and believe me, I know. You are a treasure to us all. |
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