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Tim McCully
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Poem
« on: June 30, 2006, 07:40:43 AM » |
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My thoughts are filled with prayer today, four more soldiers passed away. They were men of courage and pride, who stood thier ground while the foe ran to hide. they did thier job because they believe in the people and the country which behind they leave. Our soldiers went to Afganastan with muzzles down and a peaceful hand. I too was a soldier in my younger day, my heart is with them along the way. When asked to fly the flag down low, Prime minister Harper simply said "NO". People were angry, but i agree, For the soldier needs his flag to see, Flying high and clear above the fight, Whilst below they engage with all thier might. So lets not put our flags at half mast, untill our soldiers are home, and safe at last. Tim McCully May/06
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Hugh Conway
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Re: Poem
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2006, 08:19:26 PM » |
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Hello Tim, I don't know you but I agree 100%. Pro Patria, Hugh Conway
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Re: Poem
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2006, 07:39:30 AM » |
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Tim,
Thats one hell of a poem my friend. Would you be so kind as to grant us your permission to copy it and use it again with credit going to you of course. The sentiments of the poem rings true.
Jerry
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Don Marche
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Re: Poem
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2006, 08:09:10 AM » |
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Hi Tim, great poem and I agree with you as well.
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Re: Poem
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2006, 01:52:41 PM » |
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Hi Tim: don'r know you either, but its a very good poem.... makes one think about many things and thanks for your writing it, and posting.. hope all read it, ranrad
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Tim McCully
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Re: Poem
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2006, 09:06:56 AM » |
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hello everyone, yes i don't write to get anything in return. Your coments are inspiring for sure! I consider this a family poem (regimental family) and whats is mine is yours. there is no copyright on it. I only ask that i be named as the author Thanx, Tim
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Tim McCully
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Re: Poem
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2006, 11:14:36 PM » |
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By the way i should mention that i entitled it "The Soldiers Flag"
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BJ MacLean
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Re: Poem
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2006, 01:28:54 PM » |
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Tim
Wow great job.
BJ
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Re: Poem
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2006, 09:00:58 AM » |
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Tim
Excellent poem it should be posted in a paper for all to see. Take care Buddy
Randy Watts
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Jim Hickson
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Re: Poem
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2006, 11:44:45 AM » |
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Hi Tim
A great poem which cause all to listen!
Jim
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1962-1st Bn RCR Ex Gagetown
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Tim McCully
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Re: Poem
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2006, 08:56:39 AM » |
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Thank you Gentlemen! Tim
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B.Woodward
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Re: Poem
« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2006, 02:19:06 PM » |
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just read your poem
Your thoughts were well put.
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