ssweat 
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Lawrenceville, GA
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Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke Mercardanta. While it's difficult to relieve you of your pain during this sad time we live by a faith which allows us to seek the joy of the life shared with him and remember always that God's plans are lined with blessings for us all. From my family please know that he will always be remembered for his courage and sacrifice for our freedom.
God Bless Us All
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Steve Sweat, TCB
Georgia Ride Captain
Lawrenceville, GA
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5213
Moraine, Ohio
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| 18 Apr 2008 11:29 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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alburns30043
Posts: 558
Lawrenceville, Ga
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| 19 Apr 2008 6:04 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante. May God bless and comfort you in your time of grief. Thank youi 1st Sgt for your service to you country. May God keep you by His side in a special place just for heroes like you. |
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War Dog
USAF Security Police, K-9. 1964-1968
Pleiku, Vietnam. 3/67-8/68
Cell #: 678-232-5305
Riding in Memory of MSGT Frank Greene,
B17 tail gunner, WWII.
Georgia PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!!!
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atlgator
Posts: 97
Stockbridge, GA
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| 19 Apr 2008 6:11 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
May God Bless your family with the comfort and knowledge that you will see Luke once again.
1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante stand down, your watch is over. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.
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Gator / Dan
USAF '81 - '85
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Billboy
Posts: 316
Webster, Fl.
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| 19 Apr 2008 6:29 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of, 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, You will be missed but not forgotten, May you rest in Peace and God be with you. Thank you for your Service.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Nam Veteran
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Uffda
Posts: 9217
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 19 Apr 2008 7:04 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Luke.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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dreamcatcher
Posts: 1787
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 19 Apr 2008 8:06 AM |
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Our condolences to the Family of 1st Sgt. Luke Mercardante, may the Lord keep His loving Arms around you to comfort you as only He can........
1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, Stand Down, Sir, your mission here is complete, Thank You, Sir, for your service and ultimate sacrifice.........Fly now on the wings of the Angels, into the Loving Arms of our Lord.
Standing in Spirit in Antioch, TN
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
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ashleigh
Posts: 338
Clermont GA
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| 19 Apr 2008 8:07 AM |
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| 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante thank you, we will never forget you or the sacrifice you made for us. My thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and loved ones. |
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Ashleigh
aka Moonshine
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!
Proud grandaughter of two WWII Veterans
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mlmsan
Posts: 1885
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 19 Apr 2008 10:10 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, USMC Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Big Bear" Sanderson
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Cell 770-500-6895
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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ivetret
Posts: 1676
Shermer, IL
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| 19 Apr 2008 10:10 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young.
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Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Elenore Rosevelt]
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Boomer654
Posts: 284
Athens, GA
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| 19 Apr 2008 11:47 AM |
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To the family and friends of Luke Mercardante, I offer my deepest condolences and pryaers. To 1st SGT Mercardante, Thank You for defending that which we all hold dear. Your name will be remembered and honored by your Countrymen. Where do we find such brave young men?
If the Army and the Navy Ever gaze on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.
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Elaine L.
Posts: 683
Lawrenceville, GA "Wonder Woman"
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| 19 Apr 2008 12:38 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke Mercardante.. We hope you find some peace in knowing that a very grateful nation will never forget him. Luke will always be in our hearts and in our prayers. Thank you for your service, Luke. May you Rest in Peace Forever.
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"Life's a Gift.....Unwrap It!"
Elaine ("WW") and Michael (Nano) Louviere
Lawrenceville, GA.
770-596-2635 - Elaine's Cell
404-909-9328 - Michael's Cell
GEORGIA PGR…PART OF IT….PROUD OF IT!
We look forward to the time when
the Power of Love
will replace
the Love of Power.
Then will our world
know the Blessings of Peace.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4757
Lacey, WA
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| 19 Apr 2008 1:20 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, USMC /OEF. 1st Sgt. Mercardante, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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kdwhitley
Posts: 508
Cumming, GA
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| 19 Apr 2008 3:04 PM |
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To the family and friends of 1SGT. Luke J. Mecardante,
I am grieved to hear of the loss of this heroic man and you are in our prayers. Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences. I pray that God will strengthen and comfort you during this time.
I want you to know how greatly I appreciate the service and sacrifice of 1SGT Mercardante, and the sacrifice you have made. The heroic deeds and actions of this great man will always be remembered and appreciated.
God bless you, and God bless 1SGT Luke J. Mecardante.
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Army Dad!
Blue Star Parent-Serving in honor of 1LT Ryan Whitley, 82nd Airborne.
You must stand for something, or you stand for nothing at all!
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4056
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 19 Apr 2008 3:07 PM |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 881
Warren,Ohio
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| 19 Apr 2008 3:23 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Luke Mercardante for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, Pride, Dignity and Honor for Our Heroes ! May God Bless ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGR |
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mjgd
Posts: 106
BALAD AB IRAQ
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| 19 Apr 2008 3:42 PM |
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BROTHER LUKE, WE WILL MISS YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
MAY YOUR FAMILY REMEMBER THE TIMES YOU HAD TOGETHER AND NOT MORN THE LOSS.
GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU |
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Mike Drake aka Dreamer
Patriot Guard in Iraq
Vietnam Vet Retired
Soldiers Angel in Iraq
USAF 67-87
Joint Base Balad Iraq
Standing For All Brothers and Sisters
"LOST, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN"
"Following the Son"
Only Two Defining Forces Have Ever Offered To Die For You! Jesus Christ, And The American G.I.
Jesus Died For Your Soul. The G.I. For Your Freedom. |
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RDWinters
Posts: 320
Wilson,NC
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| 19 Apr 2008 5:05 PM |
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| Our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends. God's peace and love to you! Thank you to our Hero for all your sacrifice, courage and dedication to duty! |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields P-39E/L-21 SVN 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar Iraqi Freedom 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair Veteran Motorcycle Accident 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
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Papi D
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Lavonia, Ga
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| 19 Apr 2008 5:22 PM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of this great American Hero. Our prayers are with you during these trying times.
Sgt Mercardante, thanks for your service and great heroism. Because of great men and women like you all our families can rest easy and safe at night. Rest in Peace brother. |
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ac57
Posts: 1538
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 19 Apr 2008 5:40 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante during this very difficult time . We are forever grateful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget. God Bless |
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A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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volll1
Posts: 47
aka Big Tiny / Flowery Branch Ga.
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| 19 Apr 2008 6:23 PM |
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I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you, and comfort you in your
loss. Your sacrifices will not be forgotten by a grateful community and nation.
It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is
shaped. Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of
others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.
That ripple builds others. Those ripples - crossing each other from a million
different centers of energy - build a current that can sweep down the mightiest
walls of oppression and injustice.
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It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is
shaped. Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of
others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.
That ripple builds others. Those ripples - crossing each other from a million
different centers of energy - build a current that can sweep down the mightiest
walls of oppression and injustice.
Georgia PGR...Part of it...Proud of it!!
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Aunt Jane
Posts: 366
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| 19 Apr 2008 6:28 PM |
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| To the Family of 1st Sgt. Mercardante, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you now and in the many days ahead of you. |
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Thank you for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they keep their memories alive and rejoice in the life of a hero.
Remembering LCpl. Matthew Snyder, KIA Iraq 3/3/06 |
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troop
Posts: 158
Clarkesville, Ga.
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| 19 Apr 2008 6:45 PM |
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| God Bless you Brother and thank you for your service in keeping all of us safe. You will not be forgotten..and peace to your family and friends... You will be missed. |
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82nd Airborne Div. B-Btry. 1/139 - 63/66
Dominican Republic VET. Class of 1965
XO. Ga. Chapter 25 Combat Vets. Motorcycle Assoc.
SGt. of Arms US Paratroopers Motorcycle Assoc.
American Legion Riders.
"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they preceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." (George Washington) |
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squarepeg
Posts: 481
Braselton, Ga.
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| 19 Apr 2008 7:27 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of 1st Sgt Luke Mercardante. Thank you all for your sacrifice. May GOD bless you and keep you. I pray for HIS peace and understanding to rest on you all. Luke, you are a hero. |
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I'm not saying a riot should be incited, but let us show our patriotism and pride in what we hold dear and let those that are offended be damned.
GEORGIA PGR... PART OF IT... PROUD OF IT
Brian Carloss
Flowery Branch Masonic Lodge 212, Worshipfull Master 2008
Prospect UMC, Lawrenceville
MBA, School of Hard Knocks
www.myspace.com/briancarloss
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Fire Chief 801 "Chief"
Posts: 649
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| 19 Apr 2008 7:52 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the friends and family of 1st Sgt Luke J. Mercardante, may he hear these welcoming words 'Well done Good and Faithful Servant, enter now into the Kingdom of Heaven'. It will be an honor to stand for this fallen hero. 
Till we ride again God Bless and stay safe
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GEORGIA PGR…PART OF IT….PROUD OF IT!
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says "I'll try again tomorrow."
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Proud son of W.W.II veteran USA 2nd Lt. Lois Mae Johns, surgical nurse Aversa, Italy German POW hospital 1943 - 1946
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