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Our Heroes

Friends, I repost this poem this Memorial Day in honor of my 19 year old uncle who was killed in battle in WWII. He sacrificed his life for others. May he rest in Heaven. Our Heroes What have our son’s gone off to do? They have left to fight a war for you, And risk their lives on a distant shore, Like our fathers did years before. Some will return and some will die, History will judge as time goes by, Wheather it was a just cause to fight, That caused mothers to cry at night. Precious lifeblood spilled on the sand, In a lonely, God forsaken distant land, It is not for them to question why, Their duty calls to fight and die. These brave young men with bright clear eyes, Honor bound shout battle cries, Salute these Heroes as they pass today, Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.

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Date: 11/12/2019 3:56:00 PM
A special tribute to your uncle, a hero of the Greatest Generation. May his example continue to shine to guide us---a credit to your family and the nation. Thanks for re-posting this, Timothy. Blessings, Gershon
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 11/13/2019 12:30:00 AM
You are right Gershon thank you.
Date: 11/12/2019 11:53:00 AM
Loved it the first time I read it. Love it even more today. I must have already FAVE'd it but I'm doing it again. Bravo, Timothy. Superb poem.
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 11/12/2019 2:37:00 PM
Thank you so much Miss Line <3
Date: 11/12/2019 12:03:00 AM
well penned Tim. Thanks for sharing this. Sorry for your loss
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 11/12/2019 2:07:00 AM
Thanks Gregory
Date: 11/11/2019 11:09:00 PM
I salute the heroes and the pen behind 'Our Heroes'..
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 11/12/2019 2:07:00 AM
Thank you Jenish

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