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Steadfast
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Post by Steadfast »

Words of wisdom spoken by a father that loves you.

zuluzerosix, Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Fishboy »

Great post!
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Ranger Ron »

Thanks! That is great.

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Post by Rock Island Ranger »

Damn....that was powerful.
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Post by Invictus »

That was greatness. I could never appreciate the power and meaning in those words to their fullness before I was a father.

Thanks for sharing them.
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Post by Draco »

Nice...thanks for sharing!!! :D
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Post by MrsDocMac »

Your father is an extremely intelligent man. THank you for the post!
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Post by Ranger Bill »

Very nice letter. You have a father you can be very proud of.
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Post by SouthernBlonde »

That really was powerful -- thank you for sharing it!
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Post by Mom in Texas »

Made this mom tear up....I hear the pit in his stomach and the pride in his heart.

Veteran zuluzerosix, it's obvious you have a father who loves you very much. Thank you for sharing your letter.
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Post by Ranger175csar »

Glad you shared.....
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Post by last.tango »

What a wonderful letter written from the heart of a father to his son going to war! I hope you get a chance to visit with him again soon, Veteran zuluzerosix.
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