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Subject:  SSgt Christopher D. Strickland, 25, Labelle, FL, 05 JUL/Camp Pendleton, CA, 18 JUL/ANC, 10, 11 JUL 08

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Zippy User is Offline
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26 Jun 2008 7:10 PM Alert 
Updated 30 June harly69g
Updated 30 June 08 1018 Cdt by Sandra

We have 3 Confirmed Missions for this Hero.
PGR has been invited by the family to stand in honor at all 3 service.

A. 05 July 2008 - Memorial Service in Labelle, FL

See mission plan below

B. 11 July 2008 - Arlington National Cemetery  Burial

See mission plan below

C. 18 July 2008 - Memorial Service Camp Pendleton, CA

Mission plan to be posted soon, here.



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This is a Confirmed ANC Mission Plan - in 2 Parts!

SSgt Christopher D. Strickland is to be buried on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery on 11 July 2008 at approximately 1500 hours from the Administration Building.  Those services will be preceded by visitation at Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va  22203 on 10 July 2008 from 1800 hours to 2000 hours.

PGR will mount an Honor Flag Line for the visitation on 10 July, and on 11 July will provide: Honors at the funeral home prior to escort, a mounted escort from the funeral home to ANC and graveside Honors.


 

Visitation:  10 July

Stage:      1730 hrs      Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va 
Honors:    1740 hrs

Ride Captain:  Jim Furr  (540) 454-0629 cell

Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Hand-held large flags desired for the Honor Flag Line


 

Services:   11 July

Stage:      1330 hrs    Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va 
Honors:    1345 hrs    At funeral home, prior to escort
Escort:      1400 hrs    FH to ANC Admin Bldg
Honors:    1500 hrs    Graveside ANC

Ride Captain:  Jim Furr  (540) 454-0629 cell

Mounted large flags preferred for the Escort (furl upon ANC parking).
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Large hand-held flags NOT used in ANC for burial services.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission.

More ANC - PGR Info: 
    Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc   and  PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc


Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
     Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain 
 
Dave 
 
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608  Home: (434) 990-1799 
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923

__________________________________________________________________________________________

This is a Confirmed Mission!

SSgt Christopher D. Strickland is to be buried on the hallowed grounds of Arlington national Cemetery on 11 July 2008 at approximately 1500 hours from the Administration Building.

PGR has been invited to attend the services, and we will be there to stand tall silent and proud in honor of this American Hero, his family, friends and comrades at arms.

A mission plan will be posted shortly.
 


Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
    Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
 
 Dave
 
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608  Home: (434) 990-1799 
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923


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The Family of SSgt Christopher D. Strickland has invited the Patriot
Guard Riders to Stand in Silent Respect for their Hero at a Memorial
Service in Labelle, FL on Saturday, 05 JUL 08.

SSgt Strickland did not hesitate to Stand for us on numerous 
deployments in the sandbox, now it is our turn to Stand for him.

This is a flag line only mission.

Mission details:
First Baptist Church
330 N. Main Street
Labelle, FL 33935
http://tinyurl.com/68llem

Staging:  1100 hrs
Briefing:  1145 hrs
Flagline:  1200 hrs
Services: 1300 hrs

Please bring your 3 x 5 flags to Honor this Marine who made the
Ultimate Sacrifice for our Freedoms.

Ride Captain:
Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
pgrlabluvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015

 
________________________________________________________________________________

IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

No. 538-08 
June 26, 2008

 

 

 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

 

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

 

            Staff Sgt. Christopher D. Strickland, 25, of Labelle, Fla. died June 25, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

 

            News media representatives with questions about this Marine may contact the 1st Marine Logistics Group public affairs office at (760) 725-5043.

Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq

"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."

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Naples, FL

Ride Captain
26 Jun 2008 7:20 PM Alert 

My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Christopher is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.

Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.

Stand down, SSgt Christopher D. Strickland, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.


My Brothers and Sisters of the PGR, I will be making contact with the CACO in the morning to see if we are invited to Honor this Florida Son.
Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015

Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland



Standing the Flagline...

In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35

In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell

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New Port Richey, Fl

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FL State Captain-Retired




26 Jun 2008 7:24 PM Alert 
I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSGT Christopher D. Strickland. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.

Godspeed Christopher.....Godspeed.....
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown

RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Ride Captain (Ret) Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell - 24 Jun 2008

PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"

PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"

PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts....
CarlS User is Offline
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Florida State Captain Altamonte Springs, FL
26 Jun 2008 8:01 PM Alert 
To the family of Staff Sergeant Christopher Strickland, I send my heartfelt sympathy and empathy. You have lost a loved one and America has lost a genuine hero. May God give you strength, comfort, and consolation as you walk this terrible road. May He surround you in warm, loving memories.

SSgt Strickland, thank you for serving our great nation and protecting our freedom and the freedom of others. Godspeed and rest in peace, Marine. Mission complete.
CarlS
US Army
1966-2000

CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030


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Kinder, La.
26 Jun 2008 8:12 PM Alert 
I convey heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of SSgt Christopher D. Strickland and my sincere appreciation of his military service for our country and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.
Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.

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A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Emerson, IA
26 Jun 2008 8:52 PM Alert 
As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.

Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.

Any service related death, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.

I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!

In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR


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Starbike User is Offline
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Proud Florida PGR Member, Medic, Mentor, and Ride Captain from Groveland, Florida
26 Jun 2008 8:54 PM Alert 
My sincere gratitude for the military service, bravery, and personal sacrifice of SSgt Christopher Strickland---Stand Down Sir---Your Watch Is Now Complete---May You Forever Rest In Peace.

My sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of SSgt Strickland---your loved one is a True American Hero and will not be forgotten by many grateful Americans or the Patriot Guard Riders---May God Bless You All.

Terry Hanifin
Riding In Memory Of My Parents---1st. Lt. Elizabeth L. Hanifin and 1st. Lt. Robert W. Hanifin

PGR member along with both of my brothers:
Sgt. Robert C. Hanifin USAF 64-68 and Patriot Guard Rider
Sgt. David P. Hanifin USAF 70-74 and WV PGR Ride Captain

Standing the flagline in memory of FL PGR SRC Jack "jackloc" Loken, Jr.
And GA PGR SRC Mike "deltoid" Bland
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26 Jun 2008 9:17 PM Alert 
I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Marine Corps SSgt. Christopher D. Strickland, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Afghanastan..  I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid to rest.

SEMPER-FI MARINE !!!
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.

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Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
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Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War; Spc. Angela West, USA; SrA Micah Burgess, USAF, Afghanistan.

In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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Roseboro, NC
26 Jun 2008 9:22 PM Alert 
Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SSgt Christopher D. Strickland. May he rest in eternal peace and may God be with his loved ones during their time of sorrow.
Charles Hairr
Riding in memory of my father who served in WWII

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
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Shermer, IL
26 Jun 2008 9:45 PM Alert 
My deepest sympathy to the family of  SSgt Christopher D. Strickland.  I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven.  All gave some and some gave all.  He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget.
“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?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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26 Jun 2008 9:59 PM Alert 
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Christopher D. Strickland. Rest In Peace Hero.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
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Moe L User is Offline
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Homosassa Springs, FL
27 Jun 2008 12:15 AM Alert 
My sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of SSgt Strickland.

“Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have made a difference in the world, MARINES don’t have that problem.” –President Ronald Reagan, 1985—





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Lacey, WA
27 Jun 2008 1:38 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSgt. Christopher D. Strickland, USMC / OEF. SSgt. Strickland, 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.





Junius Henry
PGR Member #10094
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Panama City, Fl.
27 Jun 2008 4:41 AM Alert 
Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of SSgt. Christopher Strickland. A grateful nation mourns the loss of another HERO. His service and sacrifice on behalf of our freedoms will never be forgotten.
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
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Vandergrift, PA
27 Jun 2008 5:03 AM Alert 
My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. MArine Corps Staff Sergeant Christopher D. Strickland. I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member

Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68

Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001

ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL
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Jacksonville,Fl
27 Jun 2008 5:06 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSgt. Christopher D. Strickland. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love bring you peace. Christopher was a true Ameican HERO. His ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
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Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
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West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
27 Jun 2008 5:07 AM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SSgt Christopher Strickland. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever.
Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII

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Webster, Fl.
27 Jun 2008 5:26 AM Alert 
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of SSgt. Christopher D. Strickland, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. May you rest in Peace and may God be with you.

Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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27 Jun 2008 6:16 AM Alert 
Deepest condolences; may GOD bless and keep you, standing by in sorrow in Boynton Beach.....
Rich Little; 51st Sig Det.,8th U.S.Army, Korea '55-'58
"If you don't support the mission, you don't support the troops; you are enabling their enemies."
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27 Jun 2008 6:25 AM Alert 
The Zabel Family of Hernando Beach sending sincere and deepest condolences to family and friends of SSgt. C.D. Strickland.
Jan, Lou, Kendal, Aaron and Megan.
Lucky1951 User is Offline
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EUSTIS , FLORIDA
27 Jun 2008 6:27 AM Alert 
Condolences and Prayers for the family and friends of SSGT. Chistopher D. Strickland . Rest in Peace , Amen
Ride Captain / Proud to be an AMERICAN . Proud to had Served .Proud to show Respect for those who Serve . USAF 71 - 75 APSq 438th , USAFR 76 - 80 APSq 914th
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Tampa Bay, Fl
27 Jun 2008 6:36 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family,friends, and comrades of Christopher. May you all find peace in your heart. My dad will be waiting for his 1st Marine Div. brother. He will be well taken care of. Semper Fi Chris and thank you for your service.

Wanda "Conley" Frye
SGT US ARMY 1976-1983
Reserves,108th Trng. Brigade, Wilson, N.C. 84-85

Riding in Honor of Marine SSG Franklin O. Frye WWll, H&S BT,5th BN, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Div. He stands with me.

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Swanton, Ohio
27 Jun 2008 7:27 AM Alert 
My most heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of SSgt. Christopher D. Strickland.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his country. Thank You. THANK YOU.

"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."

In your difficult times be mindful that Christopher has left his mark on our world and in our hearts.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
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Madisonville, Republic of Texas
27 Jun 2008 7:47 AM Alert 
Thank you, SSgt Christopher D. Strickland for your service to this Nation. It is because of patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a nation grieve with you in your loss. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.

Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas

Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CWO Brandon Leggett (7th Calv. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom) Son-in-law (returning to Iraq in July 2008 with 6/17 calv)
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend

And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, PGR Member George Griffith, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so.
satyr User is Offline
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Raleigh, NC
27 Jun 2008 11:10 AM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Christopher D. Strickland.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Christopher.  Rest in peace Marine.  I salute you. 
satyr

Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field"
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