My Dead Dad

Dad Did Die Why was it really meant to be? Dad did die serving his country And me and my family were left alone Each day when the sun had shone. I am still so lonely each night And sad tears off have to fight Never receiving a one last kiss; Him forever will always miss. It is now Memorial Day again; My dad was one of many mighty men Who for country had given his all And for him one day God did call. James Serious Mysterious Horn Bolivia, NC Name of Father Arthur Frederick Horn, CPO, AOC, USN He died at night on flight deck of the USS Intrepid CVA-11 now in New York Harbor. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=almighty+father+strong+to+save&&view=detail&mid=D0835F98C2E56C4FDBF9D0835F98C2E56C4FDBF9&FORM=VRDGAR

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Dm Babbit

Date: 5/31/2016 11:43:00 AM

Sad to think of. The families left behind face the loss every day. My dad was a bombardier in the army but never told us any war stories. My love at 16 faked his age and enlisted in WWII and was in the submarine service and again in the Korean conflict. Both rarely talked of their service.

Lenny Gazbowski

Date: 5/31/2016 10:29:00 AM

Wonderful tribute to your father James.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/29/2016 5:38:00 PM

a good tribute for him , Jim. you did well to honor him this time of the year.

James Horn
Date: 5/29/2016 5:53:00 PM

AD, He honored us with his service. I was in the National Guard for 25 years trying to help others out. There are just so many who need help. Jim

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/29/2016 2:49:00 PM

i feel with you, james..my dad was a general in the air force and fought in the war... beautifully composed..huggs

James Horn
Date: 5/29/2016 5:49:00 PM

NO, I was only an NCO myself. I was in from 1961-1965. Was your Dad in then? Jim Horn