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The Wizard

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4. Remembering the fallen

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Thu Nov 11, 2021, 09:14 AM

Nov 2021

https://www.mrfa.org/photos-poetry-and-stories/poem-by-major-michael-davis-odonnell/
And in that time that when men decide, and feel safe,
to call the war insane, take one moment,
to embrace these gentle heroes you left behind.

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Remembering pinboy3niner this Veterans Day.... [View all] lastlib Nov 2021 OP

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He was punstoppable. FSogol Nov 2021 #6

Remembering the fallen The Wizard Nov 2021 #4

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Me, either. He was my biggest supporter when I ran for office duhneece Nov 2021 #23

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The Immortal door-buzzard thread alone secured his place in DU annals.. lastlib Nov 2021 #18

OMG - thanks for the reminder! Pinback Nov 2021 #25

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He was such a delightful, funny as hell soul. 😊 GentryDixon Nov 2021 #34

K&R demmiblue Nov 2021 #35

I'm so glad you brought him back to us! Boy do I wish he was here. nolabear Nov 2021 #36

K&R sheshe2 Nov 2021 #37

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Photo he once shared with me. He's front and center in the photo. LiberalLoner Nov 2021 #43

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