Memorial Day ,, 2008
by MaryGrace Patterson
Monday, May 26, 2008
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I have posted the story of how "TAPS" was written under ARTICLES in my den. I hope you'll stop by to read it. Have a blessed Memorial Day |
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Day is done, gone the sun,
from the lakes, from the hills,
from the sky.
All is well, safey rest,
God is nigh.
Fading light, dims the sight,
and a star,gems the sky,
gleaming bright.
From afar, drawing nigh,
falls the night.
Thanks and praise,for our days,
neath the sun, neath the stars,
neath the sky.
As we go, this we know,
God is nigh
Written by Captain Ellicombe's
son who was mortally wounded during the Civil War in 1862. The story is quite interesting and a testament of valor and bravery.
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| Reviewed by Joyce Bowling |
5/28/2008 |
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Beautiful indeed! A wonderful story I'll check it out my friend...enjoyed this much!
Blessings,
Joyce B. |
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| Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader) |
5/28/2008 |
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| Beautiful writing sweet lady,have a wonderful and safe day...Hugss |
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| Reviewed by Christine Alwin |
5/28/2008 |
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This is just Beautiful,, faith and bravery, touches the soul.
Christine |
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| Reviewed by Michael Guy |
5/27/2008 |
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| So those are the actual lyrics inspired by the tune? Amazing how you find this. I'll read the story. Very appropriate posting for this past weekend - a soldier in battle really only has God by his side... |
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| Reviewed by Mr. Ed |
5/27/2008 |
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| Will check it out, MaryGrace. |
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| Reviewed by E T Waldron |
5/26/2008 |
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| Splendid, thank you for sharing MaryGrace!...ET |
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| Reviewed by John Leko |
5/26/2008 |
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...wonderful story...and remembrance you give us MaryGrace...
thank you...
John |
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| Reviewed by Gene Williamson |
5/26/2008 |
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| Thanks, MaryGrace. |
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| Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan |
5/26/2008 |
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| thank you for sharing this |
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| Reviewed by d. krusky |
5/26/2008 |
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Words so beautiful they touch the heart. A TAPS article similar to yours someone sent to me a few months ago. Most interesting indeed. Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day.
Smiles,
Dorothy |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
5/26/2008 |
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The most haunting of songs - thank you for reposting this, today of all days - as we honor those fallen and those who serve - this dauther of/sister of/niece of/cousin of Veterans, and a Veteran, herslf, thanks you for remembering -
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. |
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| Reviewed by Liana Margiva |
5/26/2008 |
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| BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva |
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| Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado |
5/26/2008 |
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Beautiful!
Happy Memorial Day to you too!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D |
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