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The bugler's call--A Tribute to CHIEF negotiator
October 5th, 2001 | Luis Gonzalez

Posted on 10/05/2001 1:17:44 PM PDT by Luis Gonzalez

The bugler's call

Did you hear the bugler’s call,
so faint, and so far away?
Did you hear it? Did you listen?
I just heard it, heard just yesterday.

I heard it in the horizon,
just below the line of sight.
I heard it in the stilled darkness,
of a moonlit autumn night.

It called an old, rugged warrior,
called him to his last post.
Defending the gates of Heaven,
commanded by the Holy Ghost.

He’s our friend, and he stands ready,
today, still, as he has every single time.
Anytime his country needed him,
needed him to hold the line.

So tell me, did you hear the bugler’s call?
Did you hear it call our friend?
Don’t be sad, and always remember him,
A Marine, an American, and a Patriot to the end.

For CHIEF negotiator, Rest In Peace friend.



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Please forgive my poor attempt at poetry.

So long CHIEF, watch over us.

1 posted on 10/05/2001 1:17:44 PM PDT by Luis Gonzalez (Blue3711@aol.com)
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To: CHIEF negotiator
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2 posted on 10/05/2001 1:19:24 PM PDT by Luis Gonzalez
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To: Taxman, COB1, RJayneJ
#2, missing man BUMP
3 posted on 10/05/2001 1:20:47 PM PDT by Luis Gonzalez
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To: Luis Gonzalez
BUMP!
4 posted on 10/05/2001 1:22:40 PM PDT by pubmom
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Thanks, Luis!
5 posted on 10/05/2001 1:23:02 PM PDT by AKA Elena
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Your thoughts are what count, and they were beautiful.
6 posted on 10/05/2001 1:24:27 PM PDT by habs4ever
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To: AKA Elena
I meant to say your poetry is chilling and evocative of exactly what I feel -- some haunted or haunting feeling of loss beyond what we have sadly learned and realize -- a sorrow that I cannot quell, for someone who was known to only through the lively spirit of his words -- your poem is lovely in its cadence, and its thoughts ... heartfelt and beautifully written, IMOHO.
7 posted on 10/05/2001 1:27:58 PM PDT by AKA Elena
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Thanks for this tribute to a good friend. With your permission I will include it in the Memorial Wall on FRHighlights. Thank for the great picture. Jayne
8 posted on 10/05/2001 1:36:43 PM PDT by RJayneJ
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To: RJayneJ
No problem my friend.
9 posted on 10/05/2001 1:38:38 PM PDT by Luis Gonzalez
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Thank you for that fine poem and for posting the wonderful picture of the Chief Negotiator again. He is missed, but undoubtedly will remain an inspiration to many, including myself.
10 posted on 10/05/2001 1:41:03 PM PDT by n-tres-ted
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To: Luis Gonzalez
So long, Chief.
11 posted on 10/05/2001 1:44:29 PM PDT by Texas Yellow Rose
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To: Luis Gonzalez
An excellent tribute for an American hero, Rest in Peace.
12 posted on 10/05/2001 1:47:44 PM PDT by FGRobinson
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To: Luis Gonzalez
I wouldn't say it was a poor attempt at all Luis.

Bump for CHIEF and a very good tribute poem.

13 posted on 10/05/2001 1:51:12 PM PDT by Bikers4Bush
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Thank you, Luis. The words are good, and heartfelt. They help.
14 posted on 10/05/2001 1:55:12 PM PDT by looscannon
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Thank you, Luis. Beautiful.
15 posted on 10/05/2001 1:55:17 PM PDT by Swede Girl
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Never to be forgotten bump. Rest well, Chief.
16 posted on 10/05/2001 1:55:46 PM PDT by BlueHorseShoe
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To: Luis Gonzalez; alwayswatching
A beautiful poem.
17 posted on 10/05/2001 1:56:18 PM PDT by 2Jedismom
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To: Texas Yellow Rose
The CHIEF is the one that got me interested in the FairTax.

It seemed I knew him. I am so sorry for the people that really knew him.

I wish I had.

18 posted on 10/05/2001 1:56:51 PM PDT by carenot
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To: Luis Gonzalez
A TRUE PATRIOT !!

I'll miss your insightfullness and humor CHIEF...


19 posted on 10/05/2001 1:57:31 PM PDT by unixfox
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To: CHIEF Luis Gonzalez
Good bye CHIEF. You left us too soon.

5.56mm

20 posted on 10/05/2001 2:01:00 PM PDT by M Kehoe
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