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Wartime Stories, Letters & Poetry #6
{s:TopicNav|2012 Reunion at Colorado Springs|ForumNew.T1289|ForumNew.T1289|ForumNew.T1141|ForumNew.F19|ForumNew.T0980|ForumNew.T0560|ForumNew.T0015} {| class='ForumTopics' ! Posted !! Message |- | '''jshepherd5''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>8/7/2012 3:44:34 PM | With Pride In Our Past<br/> <br/> The birds of a feather who flocked together scattered once again.<br/> We reunited as a group, the group that’s always been,<br/> The “best damn” group in the 8th Air Force,<br/> And we all know we’re still the “damn best” of course!<br/> <br/> We’re moving on but moving ahead, we get better as we go.<br/> The young folks do a magnificent job, we need to tell them so.<br/> They sprouted their wings by learning how it was done,<br/> From the greatest leaders in the force, that’s why we’re number one!<br/> <br/> Our web site is the best around it keeps us on the spot.<br/> Our worthy historian continues gathering facts of who did what?<br/> I’m sure our records are second to none, no one will be left out.<br/> If you were there you’ll be remembered, of that there is no doubt!<br/> <br/> We want to continue the 401st as a solo act as long as we are able.<br/> If everyone will give their strong support that will keep us stable.<br/> To preserve the legacy of our group as the “best” will be our goal.<br/> Keep the faith, do your part, even though you’re getting old!<br/> <br/> Jake Shepherd, 613th Squadron <br/><br/><br/> |- | '''Paul Bellamy''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/Paul Bellamy.jpg' /></div><br/>8/7/2012 3:49:07 PM | Very nice Jake,<br/> <br/> Good to meet you last week too. 🙂<br/> <br/> All the best,<br/> Paul <br/><br/>Paul Bellamy<br/> <img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/resource1.png' /><br/> |- | '''Josie''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>8/9/2012 2:20:22 AM | Love it Jake! Thanks so much for your contributions at the reunion. <br/> I enjoyed every minute of it! It's always wonderful to see you and I look<br/> forward to the reunion in Ohio in 2013!! We don't have to wait two years to flock together!! <br/> <br/> <b>Blessings to you and Rosemary,</b><br/> <br/> Josie 🙂 <br/><br/><br/> |- | '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>8/9/2012 2:08:37 PM | Thanks for that Jake you humble me again. Your poems are second to none...<br/> <br/> Don <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> |}
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