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J. Ray Turner and Trayco

In Florence, SC, there is quite a place Where Down’s children go to face their concern Ray Turner had an idea to embrace Give them a motive like earn while they learn Ray had a business by name of Trayco Furnished many repair parts to plumbers The building, next door easy to get to A school filled, taught no letters or numbers They learned to pack repair parts in boxes Success, each celebrated with a scream Each level ranked by questions...responses Graduation came with a check and ice cream Down’s syndrome children a very sad thing They learned to be proud and dignity sings © Apr 26 2010 For Brian Strand’s “Sonnet Me” contest

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Date: 5/5/2010 3:45:00 PM
very nice tribute to the man and this place he began. congratulations. LUv, andrea
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Date: 5/4/2010 9:22:00 PM
This is a sweet poem. Congratulations on your award in this contest.
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Date: 5/3/2010 9:48:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Sonnet Me" contest Charles. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/1/2010 6:56:00 AM
This is a very special poem, Charles. I'm glad these children have a place to go where they can find support and fun. Congrats on your success in Brian's contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/1/2010 5:03:00 AM
Congrats Charles on your HM in Brian's contes with this great depiction of your home town.. I lived in Sumter, S.C. for two years when hubby was in the military.. beautiful places in S.C. and a nice honor for your poetry portfolio ..luv ..from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 5/1/2010 12:54:00 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Charles.Rgds Brian.My latest contest'BROKEN MONOKU' is now open.
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Date: 4/30/2010 11:59:00 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest Charles.Rgds Brian
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Date: 4/26/2010 1:32:00 PM
Very moving...they need to be made proud.
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Date: 4/26/2010 12:59:00 PM
oh so sweet, we have a center here, I did not know who started the program though. That is praiseworthy!!
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Date: 4/26/2010 3:09:00 AM
Down's Syndrome is a devastating disease but you captured the spirit of the affected children so well in this short write. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
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