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Letters From Vietnam
A Vigil For Michael Alan McAninch
Mrs. Joan McAnnich Samuelson writes:
"I would be honored for you to link to Michael's letters
from your lovely site."
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Candle In The Window
Each day and night the candle burns,
To light your way back home,
To those who love and miss you,
From our hearts you’ve never roamed.
The glow of its light, caresses your face,
In the picture on the wall,
I clearly remember the day you stood proud,
As you answered our country’s call.
That day, I was mesmerized,
Overcome by bittersweet joy,
This strong, handsome man standing before me,
Where did the time go? Is this is my little boy?
I can still see your smile and the sparkle in your eyes,
As you gathered your gear and hurried,
I heard the tender control of your voice as you said,
"I love you, mom...now, don’t worry."
The years pass slow and the days are long,
Since our last kiss and embrace,
Oh, God, how I ache,
To gaze in your eyes and gently touch your face.
I’ll never stop searching or praying for you,
And the countless others that share your plight,
I swear, I shall be a thorn to those in power,
Until this wrong is made right.
For home is where you should be, and home is where you are not,
Although this is a hard and long quest,
Nothing - not even this - is impossible,
And one day, on American soil
you shall walk or rest.
And so, my love, until we meet in heaven,
Know I’m with you and so many care,
But, if you need me, just close your eyes,
Reach for me, I promise, I’ll be there.
For, each day and night the candle burns,
To light your way back home,
To those who love and miss you,
From our hearts you’ve never roamed.
An Original Poem
Written By: A Mom
"Candle In The Window"
Has Been Published
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In The May 2001 Issue Of
"Compassionate Friends Newsletter"
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"When he shall die,
Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night,
And pay no worship to the garish sun."
Shakespeare
~ Romeo and Juliet ~
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"I am not bound to win,
but I am bound to be true.
I am not bound to succeed,
but I am bound to live by the light that I have.
I must stand with anybody that stands right,
stand with him while he is right,
and part with him when he goes wrong."
Abraham Lincoln
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"Your vision will become clear
only when you look into your heart.
Who looks outside dreams,
Who looks inside awakens."
Carl Jung
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POW/MIA Prayer
"Dear Father, I come into the Throne Room of Grace
and bring with me every POW/MIA from every war
that America has fought.
Father, You established this country under the Blood Covenant.
These men have fought to keep it free, have been obedient and
have paid a high price for their loyalty to this nation.
They have not come home.
Father, I ask, in the name of Jesus,
that You bring these Prisoners of War,
and the Missing in Action,
home to the families that love them,
and to a country that appreciates them.
Father, please make the path before them
open and free for their return.
Please bless each and every POW/MIA,
give them grace and mercy, protect them,
give them strength,
and cover them with the Precious Blood of Jesus.
Bless their families, keep them strong
and keep the flame of hope burning within them.
Thank You for bringing each and every Service man,
woman and civilian home.
To You, Father, all praise, honor,
and glory in Jesus’ name.
Amen."
Written By: Marilyn Grote
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"The willingness with which our young people
are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified,
shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive
the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated
by their Nation."
George Washington
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Remember Our POW/MIAs
You don't know what I suffer here,
You can not feel my grief despair,
My agony is only known,
To men who have been caged alone.
I only feel a selfish pain,
A fear that I might pray in vain,
And never see again their faces or,
Feel again their warm embraces.
They need my love while they are young,
With many fears to walk among,
They need my help to guide them through,
For me,the dangers are not new.
For how much longer must I wonder when,
My family can be mine again,
How many years can they survive,
Not knowing if I am dead or alive?
Before it is to late to try,
Before their lives must pass me by,
Please Bring me home and I'll be then,
My children's father once again.
Author: Brother Vet
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Dedicated To All Suffering With PTSD
There are blessings in everything...
Blessings come in many guise,
That God alone in love devises,
And sickness which we dread so much,
Can bring a very healing touch.
For often on the wings of pain,
The peace we sought before in vain,
Will come to us with sweet surprise,
For God is merciful and wise.
And through long hours of tribulation,
God gives us time for meditation,
And, no sickness can be counted loss,
That teaches us to bear our cross.
Author: Brother Vet
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