Comment from SHAHEND

Excellent

Wish I had a six left Kit, You certainly deserve it for this one, We need to remember all the bravery of people in this world and you gave them some well deserved GLORY. Very well written Luv, Sharon

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2008

Thank you, Sharon. These men are so devoted, and now women, too, they are awesome. Kit

Comment from Foster

Excellent

Very nice indeed it reads wonderfully a fine tribute. It resonates with me because I come from a military family. Navy brat my dad my dad served in WWII an Korea
Richard

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2008

Thank you for your kind review. If he is still about, please say thank you from my family. Kit

Comment from Poetic Friend

Excellent

Wow, Kit, what an amazing poem! The ending was surprising; totally unexepected. I just love the approaches you used to tell a story in a poem. Well done, indeed.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2008

Thank you, Poetic Friend. The inspiration and credit belong to Hank Trice and John Holland, the 'tops' I have known best. They were honorable men who saved many lives just doing their jobs. Kit

Comment from The Unlikely author

Excellent

I met a Korean war vet today who suffers greatly from his war injuries, both physical and mental. This poem really made me think of what this man has encountered in his life. Well done. God bless our troops.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2008

Please feel free to share the poem with anyone if you think it might help. Thank Heavens we are more aware today. May our veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan never be forgotten! Kit

Comment from PUPA

Excellent

Hi Kit,
This is so touching and I am glad the poem changed direction towards God. Very creative to make the soldiers whole again. Your descriptive words have given a vivid picture of what happens to soldiers at war.Heartbreaking.
Great writing, I enjoyed reading it very much.
Thanks for sharing.
Love
Pupa

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2008

Thanks, Pupa. I've met a few "tops" in my time, always honorable. Kit

Comment from PoesyPoet

Excellent

Powerful sentiments here. I especially like meeting up again with the unit.
My grandfather fought in the war, but came home to us so I've not know anyone who's been killed in war, but I can imagine what those brave men and woman who have lost their lives went through fighting for our freedoms.
Nicely done.
PP

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2008

Thank you, PoesyPoet. If your grandfather is still around, please tell him, "thank you" from my family. Kit

Comment from serenityjs

Excellent

Wow Kit, this is truly an awesome read..........................
I like the way you complete this man, this man that sounds familiar to many............................................................
In the end I believe we will all be reuinited with all that was lost on this earth, if not for that, what else is there?

thanks for sharing,
love jen

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2008

Thanks, Jen. It was hard to lose each "top" we've known, good to imagine they are healed. Kit

Comment from wierdgrace

Excellent

Kit, I always enjoy reading your poems, and the ones about our war heros are the most emotional. thank you for sharing this, Excellently written, as you know, and the structure flowed well. thank you.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2008

Thank you. Times have changed since I was young - we can be opposed to war and still support the warriors 110 percent. Kit

Comment from P1

Excellent

wow kit
this one gave me goose bumps
you said it so well, the image
was so vivid. lovely flowing lines
and a pleasure to read, although sad
hugs lynda.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2008

Thank you, Lynda. I worked with many vets for several years, and hope I will never forget each hero. Kit

Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr

Exceptional

Hello Kit, I must give you six stars for this one for the honor you gave them. I loved the ending and the wonderful turnaround! A very good and positive message. Loyd

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2008

Thank you so much, Loyd. The men and women I have known who have served deserve every star we can give them. Kit

reply by Loyd C. Taylor, Sr on 02-Sep-2008

You are very welcome. Loyd