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We Bow In Remembrance

Head bowed Another lost Only nineteen Life exhaust Suicide bomber Checkpoint aimed Distant detonation Bloodthirsty reign Flown home Last journey Sombre flight Deceased early Airport met Coffin carried Mourning wife Newly married Another hero Theatre down Another funeral Tearful town Families gather Friends unite Stars n Stripes Mournful sight Firing salute Last farewell Congregation disperse Wishing well < :( >

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Robert Lindley

Date: 9/8/2014 9:25:00 PM

A fine tribute write my friend. Yes, we must remember those that sacrifice to insure us our freedoms. Freedoms the rest of the world would dearly love to take away. It takes blood and treasure to give light to the world.

James Fraser
Date: 9/12/2014 12:35:00 PM

That's the problem with today's age Robert, it's the lack of respect and decency. Saying to the tough nuts in Prison, guys, you are now our Army, off to Afghanistan you're going. Many of these guys would burst into tears, belittled by not being as brave as they've made themselves out to be. Have a lovely weekend Robert, James....

Tim Smith

Date: 9/6/2014 9:31:00 PM

A sad sight my friend...More than a few have perished in my neighborhood....God rest their souls.....wonderful write James

James Fraser
Date: 9/7/2014 3:55:00 PM

The writes about conflicts certainly come from the heart, why, I don't know. Probably out of respect, for without so many historically, we may not have been free to be here. Thank always Tim for your continual support, James......