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First, baptism. Next, he vowed defense for the U.S. after graduation Really, this kid could take San Diego's boot camp At age nine he left Belize, then worked two jobs while in high school Now he's back in Belize with haunting of Dessert Storm - Zestfully, he built homes, does electrical and plumbing. The truth is, duodenal ulcer won't stop meddling How is this Veteran to obtain benefits? Every Honorable Veteran, deported, has his or her story. Valley of the shadow of death was no joke Even on the U.S.S. Saratoga, he listened, and heard God spoke Ten plus six of his buddies, lost their lives in Dessert Storm Even so, he defended this land he learned to love Right now, he'd say; GOD BLESS THE U.S. OF A At most, in Belize, folks calls him "Yankee" Notify me how soon, my son in the U.S. can shine. *

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Date: 11/11/2015 6:51:00 PM
Wonderful write Iris enjoyed reading on Veterans Day.
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Date: 11/12/2015 5:33:00 AM
Thanks Mike. Have to edit.

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