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Battle Cry Battle Cry
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Battle Cry Battle Cry |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) 
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Battle cry, Battle cry let them know we are here, the forgotten soldiers who saved the world. In the background I hear TAPS being played as one more hero of yesterday is taken away; The Vanishing voices still call the few who have yet joined their comrades of world war II. The voices could be heard, battle cry after battle cry history does not lie. Your fears, laughter and tears of anger roll over the war torn ground. from Adolf's appetite, where is our sound, our memories our pride. It is with these last few soldiers who have yet to die. We are a vanishing voice but it is a whisper of modest pride This was written for the "Vanishing Voices" book being dedicated to raise money for veterans [This message has been edited by Thomas119gold (08-18-2002 06:37 PM).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thank you for this...and yes, they are dying at an ever increasing rate, being as how it has been almost 60 years since that great war started....My father IS one of them, now feeling his age... I remember the day I sat next to him and said thank you for giving us our freedom. He became overwhelmed by that moment, we both did....So very few people ever told him thank you... I want to again say thank you to YOU for this... I am a Cold War Vet, after 25 years of service for my country....you don't owe me thanks....easily enduring most every moment of it, even the hardships away from family were tolerable compared to what THEY endured....Our's was a cake walk...(other than those that fought/died in 'Nam...who lived through their own hell) and some still are to this day...and the same applies to the Korean War Vets.... Barry (Magnus) |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
extremely well done tribute Thomas!!! and Magnus, I'm so glad you added what you did, your service is appreciated, too! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I too give all my thanks, blessings and prayers to those who protected us all and our freedom, including a very special one to our dearest friend Barry and his father! (sigh) This is powerful, sweet friend, I have great faith in you this will be published, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Thomas, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Thank you for the poem and for the freedom cry. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) |
Barry-Thank you you for your positive comments and also for serving for as last year proved you never know when war will come and those that sign up during war or peace deserve appreciation. Vas - Noah - Kethry Thank yall for the positive response Thomas |
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