This makes so much sense to me. I hope it may make you think beyond the ceremony of remembrance!
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What a great piece! Thanks so much for sharing Peter 😊 xx
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Powerful words Peter.
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Thanks for sharing, Peter, much appreciated.
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Reblogged this on Nan's Farm-Inside Out and commented:
Re-blogged this re-blog from my friend Peter’s site, As a retired military man Peter understands this more than most. A very true and moving article and I thank him for sharing with us.
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Thanks for sharing
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How tragically true
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