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Salvation

In nineteen forty-nine in the month of November, A gratifying saga occurred that I shall always remember. I was a member of a Flying Fortress bomber rescue crew. God and His Angels also participated in that daring rescue! Many miles northeast of Bermuda on the billowing main, Nine gallant men were forced to ditch their bomber plane. We and other crews were put on immediate alert, To look for them with all the effort we could exert! Pressing on through stormy weather in our faithful bird, From our humanitarian mission we would not be deterred! Each airman with eyes focused on the turbulent ocean, Everyone doing his duty with determined devotion! God's hands were on the yoke as He steered all the way. Our crew was destined to rescue those precious souls that day! Each crewman was jubilant with such grateful emotion, As we dropped a rescue boat to them upon the roiling ocean! The greatest compensation from this perilous enterprise, Was to meet the rescued crew and see the joy in their eyes, Embracing and thanking us for their ultimate salvation, Elated for the further privilege of serving this great nation! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (© All Rights Reserved) Honorable Mention in I Saw With My Own Eyes Contest May 2010

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Date: 5/11/2010 9:00:00 PM
Bob, this one was heroic and I must give you a salute and a huge thank you for your service and all you have ever sacrificed for this great country of ours. Loved the poem and the true account of a fellow servicemen. God Bless.
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Date: 5/11/2010 2:09:00 PM
Congratulations on your fine win, Robert. Enjoy!! LUv, Andrea
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Date: 5/11/2010 5:33:00 AM
Congrats Bob on your HM in Amy's contest with this wonderful and spectacular write and account ... enjoy your special honor my friend..luv.. from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 3/16/2010 1:02:00 PM
Another really good feeling one, well done. Nice to have that pride and said so well.
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Date: 3/14/2010 6:25:00 PM
Another excellent saga of war and reward from your poetic pen.. truly a stirring scene u set and u must have many vivid memories from your years of service. a true treasure and piece of art this one Bob..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 3/14/2010 5:52:00 PM
Great story Bob. I love happy endings. Cheers - Ralph.
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