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The Wall - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Here is the silence of death. Two acres of cherished names, 1959 to 1975, Moore, Johnson, Lopez, Jones…… stare back at your reflection from glossy, mirrored granite. Screams are quiet now as fingers touch lost lives. 10/28/16

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Date: 11/8/2016 12:20:00 PM
Very moving write Dear Janis, Congratulations on win!//love,Anu:)
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Janis Thompson
Date: 11/8/2016 3:31:00 PM
Thanks for your comments, Anu.
Date: 11/6/2016 1:24:00 AM
So touchy Janis. Congrats to win
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Janis Thompson
Date: 11/8/2016 3:31:00 PM
Thanks, Anisha.
Date: 11/5/2016 5:20:00 PM
Extremely powerful, Janis...I was there a few years ago...so sad. Congratulations on your fine placement on this short list of winners. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 11/5/2016 5:52:00 PM
Being right next door I've been several times and each visit leaves you with a different emotion. Thanks for the congrats. Blessings, Janis.
Date: 11/5/2016 10:42:00 AM
Janis, this is very moving. Congrats on your win! Janice
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Date: 11/5/2016 5:53:00 PM
Thanks, Janice.
Date: 11/5/2016 9:18:00 AM
Congrats on your placement, Janis.
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Janis Thompson
Date: 11/5/2016 5:54:00 PM
Thanks, Agnes.
Date: 11/5/2016 3:49:00 AM
Many congrats on your win, Janis. Lainey
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Janis Thompson
Date: 11/5/2016 5:55:00 PM
Thanks, Lainey.
Date: 11/4/2016 12:12:00 PM
This is so much sad write. Blessings...........A.M.
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Janis Thompson
Date: 11/4/2016 4:14:00 PM
Yes, very sad. Thanks.
Date: 11/4/2016 5:30:00 AM
Good luck in the contest. Peace and many blessings to you.
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Janis Thompson
Date: 11/4/2016 4:15:00 PM
Thanks, Steven.
Date: 11/3/2016 6:53:00 PM
Sure to top the winners list, Janis. Your words touched me deeply. Lainey
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Date: 11/3/2016 12:11:00 PM
A very touching poem Janis.
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Janis Thompson
Date: 11/3/2016 1:13:00 PM
Thanks, Tim.
Date: 11/3/2016 11:58:00 AM
Wow, very good.
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Janis Thompson
Date: 11/3/2016 1:13:00 PM
Thanks, Heidi.

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