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One of My Finest Hours

One of the finest hours I can recall Came at a momentous time in my life, When I stood before the altar, so tall, Took Deborah Anne Going for my wife Because, before, my life was full of strife I was floundering along, life quite dull In my early forties, a dismal lull, I wondered what life for me portended. Everyone of my friends’ lives seemed so full Deb came along, my life became splendid. written June 23, 2021 [Thinking about my wonderful wife, Deborah, who passed away on November 22, 2018.]

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Alexis Y.

Date: 6/24/2021 5:33:00 AM

Hi L. Milton, You have penned such a lovely and heartfelt tribute to your dear wife:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/24/2021 8:24:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis. I appreciate your thoughts.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 6/23/2021 5:01:00 PM

A heart-warming tribute, Milt. Alas, I lost my wife, Vera in July 2018, after nearly 66 years of bliss. She will be my wife thru all eternity! Bob

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/23/2021 7:14:00 PM

I understand completely, Robert. We do miss them terribly, and sometimes we can't understand why they had to go.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/23/2021 2:42:00 PM

A beautiful tribute to your wife Milton, She lives on in your heart and the happy memories you made together. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/23/2021 4:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Tom. Yes, she was, and still is, very precious to me. Thanks for your kind comment.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/23/2021 12:22:00 PM

a touching tribute to your late wife, milton...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/23/2021 12:25:00 PM

Thanks so much, Ilene. In November it will be three years, and I still think about her everyday and miss her so much.