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Soldiers

More brave soldiers died today

Did they die in vain?

Do you care?

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 1 in Dr. Ram Mehta's "Quinzaine" Contest -July 2011

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/18/2011 7:56:00 AM

Congratulations Bob on your win in the contest of Dr. Ram Mehta "Quinzaine" Love, Carol

John Freeman

Date: 7/16/2011 12:11:00 PM

Great idea Bob, worthy of your win. Agape, Moses

Jodie Williams

Date: 7/16/2011 4:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your worthy win!

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/16/2011 3:34:00 AM

This is awesome Bob, a well deserved 1st place win.. Congratulations to you ;) Hope your weekend is an awesome one!!

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 7/16/2011 3:21:00 AM

This kind of writing is what makes poetry invaluable. Keeping our soldiers' plight alive in the minds of people who take our freedom for granted by asking these most pertinent questions is subject matter that should be required reading leading to discussion matter in talk shows and documertaries. Looking at what the political leaders are leading our country into with such desregard for the constitution begs your two questions to be answered, Thank you for sharing this Bob. and Congratulations!

Joyce Johnson

Date: 7/15/2011 9:06:00 PM

Another big win for you Robert. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2011 7:49:00 PM

congratulations, a most worthy one to win!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/15/2011 6:35:00 PM

well deserved congrats and first place Bob for a more than excellent poem my friend..one that touches all of us deeply especially those who have children or other relatives serving in military luv.. bravo .. my new favorite luv..

Joe Flach

Date: 7/15/2011 3:31:00 PM

A story as old as time - unfortunately. Sometimes, in history, more relavent than at other times, but oft repeated. Something we should never forget to remind ourselves about. It is up to each of us to care and make sure it was not in vain. Nice job. Joe

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 7/15/2011 3:25:00 PM

a very powerful write! congratulations on your 1st place win! those poor soldiers and their families...

Michael Hornschuch

Date: 7/15/2011 3:07:00 PM

so few words to speak such volumes Thank you, Michael H.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/15/2011 2:41:00 PM

My congratulations on the first place win in my contest, Bob, the Serge. Salute

Kash Poet

Date: 7/14/2011 7:05:00 AM

Touching Write Robert...good questions asked.

Don Johnson

Date: 7/13/2011 12:15:00 AM

Yes we care mate, bout your guys n ours ! great verse bungy mate, (good) on ya, keep pumping em out, Don

Judy Ball

Date: 7/12/2011 7:11:00 PM

Good question. It's so easy for people to forget about them when they have no one over there. Great job. God Bless, JB

James Peranteau

Date: 7/12/2011 5:28:00 PM

Well, for some years, as in ten, I have delt with this issue; having my son serve in Afganastan and Kuwait now. I'm one who does care sir ! Touching write dear poet ! Have a blessed week....much love, james

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/12/2011 7:28:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Bob and wish you the best in the contest. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/12/2011 12:08:00 AM

This is sad because sadly, I rarely stop and think about these things, and there they are, out there fighting, the poor guys.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/11/2011 8:24:00 PM

again a magnificent thought provoking set of lines Bob... truth .. staring at us right in the face .. good luck in the contest luv... a sure fire winner ..luv..

Joyce Johnson

Date: 7/11/2011 7:20:00 PM

Great entry Robert. Should be a winner. Mine you just commented on was written for the favorite quotes contest. Thanks. Love, Joyce

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 7/11/2011 6:27:00 PM

Good work Mr Bob..I smell winner...BG