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Dame Vera Lynn, the forces sweetheart during WW2 has passed away at the age of 103.

She raised morale for the troops during the dark days of the war.

May she rest in peace.

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the forces sweetheart
a shining light in the dark ~
we will meet again








Written 18th June 2020

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/22/2020 7:38:00 PM

Ah so delicately beautiful Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/23/2020 3:14:00 AM

Thank you Caren, she certainly lived a long and interesting life. Brought hope to many, a great inspiration too. Tom

John Watt

Date: 6/22/2020 4:05:00 PM

Tom, thanks for the nice tribute and exposure to this wonderful talent. Heartwarming that she was able to bring light and hope to a dark time. Inspiring for us in these dark days. // John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/22/2020 4:21:00 PM

Thank you very much John, she was a wonderful lady, the troops never forgot how she raised their spirits in the dark days of the war. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/22/2020 9:18:00 AM

Yes my Dad told me - she certainly was the forces sweetheart - a wonderful tribute to a great star and singer. Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/22/2020 12:03:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer, she was loved by all. A great inspiration. Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 6/21/2020 10:37:00 PM

Exceptional tribute Tom...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/22/2020 3:33:00 AM

Thank you Michael, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Judy Ball

Date: 6/21/2020 2:08:00 PM

A fine tribute to one of the many brave hearts and souls of that era. Great job Tom. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/21/2020 2:18:00 PM

Thank you Judy, a lovely lady, a bright light in the darkness of war. Tom

Brian Strand

Date: 6/21/2020 3:33:00 AM

moments in life always bring someone to the fore Tom..Vera was such a lady to my parents era during WW2

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/21/2020 5:05:00 AM

Thank you very much Brian, she was a beacon of light for so many during the dark days of WW2. Tom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/20/2020 8:57:00 PM

Very moving, Tom. Thanks for the information about a special person. Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/20/2020 9:19:00 PM

Thank you Janice, she touched the hearts of many during the dark days of WW2, brought hope to many. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/19/2020 1:43:00 PM

a lovely little tribute, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/19/2020 3:22:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, she boosted a much needed morale for the troops. Tom

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/19/2020 12:24:00 PM

A most suitable and motivational write sung by Vera...and a nice Senryu by you...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/19/2020 3:19:00 PM

Thank you Arturo, Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/18/2020 6:18:00 PM

Many will forget but we for now carry the torch. Nice, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/19/2020 3:00:00 AM

Thank you Kim, she was a bright light in the dark days of war. Tom

Ann Gilmour

Date: 6/18/2020 5:41:00 PM

Such a beautiful tribute to Dame Vera, a most gracious and down to earth lady who captured the hearts of all who heard her uplifting songs. Thank you Tom. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/18/2020 5:55:00 PM

Thank you Ann, she was a legend and loved by all the troops who called her their sweetheart. She lived a long life and will be missed by many. Tom

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/18/2020 5:22:00 PM

Such a tender tribute to a heroine who raised up morale and the spirits of the troops! Are you maybe going to do a longer poem on her - one of your history poems? Love those. Over Fork Over!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/18/2020 5:53:00 PM

Thank you Sam, that's a good idea, I'll see what I can come up with. Over Fork Over. Tom