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To: notaliberal
The actual author of the poem is Charles M. Province not Father O'Brien.

Fr. O’Brien used this [What is a Veteran?] and many other writings concerning veterans. The poem you are referring to seems to be the main piece of literature that people refer to. He was always quick to state that he was not the author, but did find the text poignant. I am sorry to say we do not know the original author,

Cordially,
Neely Kerr
Office Manager
August 8, 2005

7 posted on 05/27/2013 10:27:02 AM PDT by A.A. Cunningham (Barry Soetoro can't pass E-verify)
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To: A.A. Cunningham

I found it on a veteran web site. Thanks for the correction.


8 posted on 05/27/2013 10:51:29 AM PDT by notaliberal (Never lose heart. The most high will strengthen and protect you....Fr. Francis Jordan)
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To: A.A. Cunningham
The actual author of the poem is Charles M. Province .....

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And Senator begins by given recognition to the author Charles M Province.

CHARLES M. PROVINCE

Note the following from the above:

Webmaster’s Note: Mr. Charles M. Province has contacted me with the request that due credit
be given to his authorship of the poem, “It Is the Soldier”, which has, to my knowledge, for
several years been attributed to Father Denis Edward O’Brien, USMC. Mr. Province has advised
that Father O’Brien once sent a copy of the poem to “Dear Abby” and it was printed erroneously
giving credit to Father O’Brien for writing it. It is at that point that the authorship became clouded.
I reproduce this information in the hope of ensuring Mr. Province receives full, appropriate and
most deserved credit for his wonderful piece.

10 posted on 05/27/2013 11:46:08 AM PDT by deport
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