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jshepherd5
9/4/2010 10:42:22 AM | Savannah Reunion 2010
I just got back from one more “mission” with the 401st.
I enjoyed this one much more that I did the very first.
The one last week was low altitude and spent among good friends,
The very kind of family fun that we all miss when it ends!
It was wonderful to see all the old “vets” again,
But we sure missed the ones who now have left the scene.
We are fortunate indeed that family members now run the show.
With good reunions planned ahead the 401st will continue to grow!
We’ve got very good records of our history and our past.
It’s good that these are in the books as memories fade much too fast.
Our prominent part of the Museum Show will last ‘til kingdom come,
For generations yet unborn it will mean much more to some!
As I wandered through the garden with all the beautiful plaques,
With all the names of heroes in lasting stone and not in wax.
I stood before the plaque of “Bottle Baby” and remembered all my crew.
We were all so very young and were fortunate to make it through!
A thoughtful gesture of our reunion planners they gave us each a rose.
On the Chapel Altar we placed the rose in honor of all those
Who’ve gone aloft and whose sweet memories always brings the tears,
Knowing we too will join the flight before too many years!
We’ll continue to attend the reunions and read the “Poop From Group.”
Our memories may fade as we feel like we’re “flying in the soup.”
Looking forward to seeing everyone next time in Colorado Springs,
Good luck, good health and much happiness, the kind that Jesus brings!
Copyright 2010
Jacob Nathaniel Shepherd
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Twisted Sister Sue
9/5/2010 5:23:38 PM | Jake - I love your poems!!!
Sue Ledray Murray
Sue Ledray Murray
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donaldbyers
9/5/2010 6:01:56 PM | Yep he does pretty good doesn't he!!!!
Don
Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.
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Jackie Sharp Sheflin
11/12/2010 10:08:27 AM | Very nice!!
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