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Kerry Elliott's avatar

Beautiful and thoughtful description of how Memorial day should be remembered, and our servicemen respected. We are honored to celebrate you, Patrick, as our family’s prime example of dedicated military service. Keep the fire going!

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Patrick B. Whalen's avatar

Thank you!

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Latham Turner's avatar

Patrick. I'm a few days late but this was worth the wait. You captured beautifully so much of the feelings I find myself reminiscing about. It's both the futility and the grandeur of those days.

Thank you for writing this.

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Herb Hutchison's avatar

Thank you Patrick for penning these words in honor of this day. Cheryl and I were both touched and could feel you intent. Having had the honor to serve, I have shared this writing with a fellow veterans of the 60s and early 70s.

Herb

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Patrick B. Whalen's avatar

Thanks Herb. That's an honor.

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Clint Ufford's avatar

Thank you for the great article.

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Patrick B. Whalen's avatar

Thanks Clint.

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Becky Nickles's avatar

Thank you Patrick for your service and the beautiful words in honor of all who have served. You are a shining example of what the Marines stand for.

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Patrick B. Whalen's avatar

Thanks so much Becky.

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Patrick B. Whalen's avatar

Thank you Mark. I'll read the Spender poem today.

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