a tribute

Out of tens of thousands of men

who fought for our freedom in World War II,

only a very few are still standing.

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This weekend it was our honor and privilege

to fellowship with a few of these great men.

Men who were not afraid to go and fight in foreign lands

for the freedoms that we enjoy today.

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Bubba and I have been a part of national conventions

in Vail, Colorado, and Sun Valley, Idaho,

with thousands of these warriors and their wives and families.

At this little gathering this weekend we might have had thirty people total,

but it was sweet and wonderful just the same.

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Thank you men for what you did for our country.

I'm glad especially that you came home to tell your stories.

I know how close my dad came to death one night on a dark lake in Italy.

Only the providence of God spared him and gave us life in turn.

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Praise God from whom all blessings flow!