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SAMWolf





from a far off country your parents brought you
to the land of the free and the home of the brave
and you became one of America's sons


as you grew, the fabric of your soul
became intricately woven among the threads of Old Glory
your spirit sings the songs of our founding fathers



for payment not required you volunteered to give all
you joined the many that fight for the freedom we possess
you band of brothers, our beloved countrymen



in harms way you proudly served, came home and served again
older now and out of uniform you continue to serve in both words and deeds



your love of country, deeper than home grown
blessed with knowing the true meaning of liberty and freedom
causes you to respect America's flag and all it stands for

your love of country will never die
and when you've given her all you have to give
you will rest in the bosom of her for eternity

a blessed Veterans Day to you SAMWolf

it's easy to love you
and call you my friend


sai 10.03

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Dad of Foxhole FReeper Samwise




Here is the picture of Daddy's sled dogs when he was in Alaska/Aleutians. They were soldiers too. Dad said they kept him from freezing to death one night.


One of Dad's buddies is giving him a lift.


I commented to Samwise I thought her father was a handsome man. Her response - You are correct. He was very good looking. He said that when he got home from the war, the girls all wanted a medal or a ribbon. They even took some of his uniform buttons. Of course, he didn't tell me that--he told my husband. LOL


Working in the field - I have the camera that Dad used to take these pictures. He loaned another GI some money and the camera was collateral. Dad was never one to spend much money, and he loaned the other guys money a lot. He said they were bad about wasting it. He said that once he loaned a lot of money to another GI for an emergency of some sort. Never expecting to see the money again, Dad forgot all about it. Years after the war, Dad got a letter with cash from the guy, paying the debt in full.


The tent on the right is Dad's. They held prisoners in the building in the back.

[Light Speed]

A Blessed Veterans Day to you SAMWolf...and your Band of Brothers

[SAMWolf]

Good Morning Snippy.

No fair! You didn't say anything about posting pictures of me today.

PS I love the poem. I'm gonna steal it.

[Conspiracy Guy]

My humble tribute for the day.

Veterans Day

Our country called, they answered,
They risked their lives, their all.
They fought on land, sea, and air,
They saw their buddies fall.
Yet on they fought and they prevailed,
We owe our gratitude.
So give thumbs up, to them, the Vets,
God grant them solitude.
We can’t repay all that they gave,
So show them that you care.
They fought for us, to all be free,
Be thankful they were there.

Flurry 11/11/03

[snippy_about_it]

I'm looking for you. LOL.


Thank you for your service to our country.