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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

A Veteran's Farewell Comments

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At the end, he simply fell asleep, and was gone.
Before this, we sat in vigil around his bed,
family and friends,
holding inside our grief and sorrow,
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Jon Ojala

grief husband loss teacher Grandfather Patriot farewell

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Mary Gordley 07 February 2008

You show great respect and admiration for this departed Veteran. Thanks for sharing.

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C.R. Clark 06 February 2008

This is a very moving tribute. I especially like the last line. How true!

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