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Ringo

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since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

0 posted 2003-04-04 03:45 PM

They buried him today
He looked so peaceful
Not like the way he died
Full of holes
Wondering why
He was a simple Soldier
Off to die for his country
He never got that chance
His enemy was from within
It was never expected
Who would have known
A comrade was more dangerous
Than the man he came to kill

This is written shortly before I am due to represent my Mrine Corps league detachment at a memorial service for Captain Sieffert, who was killed by his own troop in Kuwait. His home was just a few miles from here.

Imagine all the People living life in peace...
John Lennon

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

1 posted 2003-04-04 04:00 PM

Goodness Brad - are you trying to make me cry . . . this is lovely writing - sorry you had to write it - but proud of you for the path you have chosen . . . always always touching me deep - is too bad these things occur - you have penned a beautiful tribute here - my friend . . . xxoo

Edder
Senior Member

since 2003-04-02

Posts 671

2 posted 2003-04-04 05:57 PM

a very touching tribute to a fallen hero. well done.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2003-04-04 07:19 PM

So sad....so well written.
~Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

4 posted 2003-04-04 07:37 PM

Sue- I would never try to make anyone cry... no matter how much fun it is

Edder- Thank You very much.

Enchantress- Thanks for the kind words.They mean much from you.

Imagine all the People living life in peace...
John Lennon

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

5 posted 2003-04-05 01:58 AM

Brad - you are evvvillll . . . lol
(talking to that other one you are huh? Lovely . . . )

[This message has been edited by littlewing (04-05-2003 04:29 AM).]

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2003-04-05 02:14 AM

lost_star
Member

since 2003-03-15

Posts 114
NY, U.S.A

7 posted 2003-04-05 03:50 AM

Very touching poem

Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

8 posted 2003-04-05 09:34 AM

this was great...and a great tribute to all the men and women that have died for Freedom....

great job....

Imagine all the People living life in peace...
John Lennon

Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

9 posted 2003-04-05 09:46 PM

Kristie, thank you for the kind words... but next time, POST UNDER YOUR NAME!!!!!!!!!'
lol

Now everyone is going to think that I truly AM tht arrogant that I have to applaud myself for my writing.

Actually, folks, she was checking the site on my computer, and forgot to change the name over... :0

Imagine all the People living life in peace...
John Lennon

[This message has been edited by Ringo (04-05-2003 09:48 PM).]

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