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Mental Souvenirs, © 2013, Karla Dorman
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Never forget service and sacrifice paid by the Fallen and their families.

Image © 2012, Karla Dorman, quote and copyright added.


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I close my eyes and still see it:
the flag draped casket.

My ears ring with the volley of
twenty one guns.

'Taps.'  A mother's sobs as
she says 'Good-bye.'

The 'Missing Man' formation
soars off into the Heavens.

Mental souvenirs separate
the Fallen from all the rest:

A debt which I'll never, ever
be able to repay ...

REMEMBER THE COST.


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 Reviews of "Mental Souvenirs, © 2013, Karla Dorman"
Reviewed on May 14, 2013
Well done Karla, keep these coming
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on May 14, 2013
Karla,

Deeply heartfelt, Karla, May we NEVER forget the debt paid for us.

Love and blessings,
+Linda

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on May 14, 2013
Will never forget.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on May 13, 2013
The Fallen are always standing tall and among those who love, respect, honour and revere them, Karla. Mental Souvenirs are the privelege of those close to the lost but none of us can ever forget when the number of that toll continues to rise daily all over the world. We will remember those who serve to keep us safe and free and are forever in their debt. xx

Reviewed by E Phillips
Reviewed on May 13, 2013
A military funeral is powerful in its simplicity, eloquent in its honesty, and a sorrowful reminder of how very much farther we must go before we will ever realize that organized killings do not make them more humane. The honor is in fighting to end them, and that is why we honor those who make the sacrifices.

Reviewed on May 13, 2013
Awesome posting, Karla; this says volumes! We owe our Veterans and service personnel more than they have gotten! They certainly deserve that! Well done; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :(

And thank YOU for YOUR Air Force service! *SALUTE!*

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on May 13, 2013
noe of us can repay this debt
budd


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