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Across the Fence: In Honor of Mr. Frank |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2656 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2656 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 12:46:59 PM
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Hi Ladies,
In honor of my Mr. Frank (and to support our Lost Art of Letter Writing Swap ..and.. merit badge, I thought I would share the following link, perhaps we could write a letter to a soldier, to encourage, share gratitude, etc. For they are not the only ones who sacrifice for our country, their families do as well. I witnessed first hand the post tramatic stress my Mr. Frank experienced from WWII alone, he was a Navy Veteran, a kamikaze came in and bombed his ship, killed his crew, he was the only survivor, however, he fell to the deck below and broke his back. And, this was after the war was called off, but back then, technology did not provide for instant communciation, that message had not yet been communicated and received by the Japanese Pilots. Three surgeries later, he continued to serve in the Navy through the Korea and Vietnam wars and up until he retired. He experienced bad dreams, PTS and pain every single night up until last night. I know without a doubt he's resting in peace now.
I'm sure our current troops would love any support you're willing to share.
https://supportourtroops.org/cards-letters
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
Edited by - Dreamer42 on Jan 25 2023 12:48:27 PM |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2972 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2972 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 1:16:50 PM
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What a fantastic idea! Thanks for the link. I'm sorry to hear you lost Mr. Frank. What an amazing man!
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4314 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4314 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 1:33:42 PM
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April, I'm so very sorry for the loss of a very special friend and a hero!! I will hang a flag in his honor ( and Mr Charles, our dear war vet who passed a couple weeks ago) huge hugs dear April. I'm truly sorry. BTW, great link, as a military wife, retired, I've been writing and sending cards for years now. Thank you for posting this. God bless ALL our veterans, active and retired!
Farmgirl #7103 FGOTM January 2018 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4314 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4314 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 1:37:39 PM
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Farmgirl #7103 FGOTM January 2018 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6395 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6395 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 1:41:43 PM
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Thank you so much April for sharing your Mr. Frank with us what a special man and hero. Thank you too for the link, as a retired military wife I enjoy our older veterans who do not have anyone, they always seem so lost and lonely. Thank you for reminding us not to forget these hero’s!
Big Hugs, Debbie #1582 Blessed in Oregon With Colorado on My Mind Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6625 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 2:55:52 PM
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April, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Soldiers have done so much for us and really get so little in return. I think sending them letters is a great idea.
Krista |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1093 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1093 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 3:10:47 PM
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April, so sorry for your loss, and thank you for the link to send letters.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677 FGOTM August 2022 |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 3:44:08 PM
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Thank you so much April for sharing this link and a glimpse into the life of the marvelous Mr. Frank. He seems like a wonderful, caring person, as are you.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at." . . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal." . . . .jean pici |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6488 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6488 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 3:58:45 PM
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April, thank-you for your story and this important link. The lives of our soldiers deserve our respect and honoring them is important to acknowledge their contributions.
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2656 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2656 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 4:40:16 PM
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Thank you, ladies. f only one letter gets sent, I will be so grateful. You just never know what gesture, what word, phrase, poem, quote or smile will make all the difference to someone. Thank you for sharing any extra love you can afford.
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 7:26:33 PM
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Thanks for sharing, April! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1093 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1093 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2023 : 05:57:45 AM
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April, so sorry for your loss, and thank you for the link to send letters.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677 FGOTM August 2022 |
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
501 Posts
Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
501 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2023 : 7:11:47 PM
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Oh April, I am sorry to hear of his passing! I remember you telling me about him in some of your letters or emails. Hopefully he has finally found the peace and rest that he deserves! I will keep you in my prayers.
Hannah #6994 |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
345 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
345 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2023 : 3:28:55 PM
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April - thank you for the link. I know for sure that Mr. Frank's legacy will live on because he had dear friends like you. Dianna - thank you for sharing such a lovely poem.
Farmgirl #6058 Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2656 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2656 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2023 : 3:30:32 PM
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THank you, Ladies, for sharing love and comfort. xo
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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Across the Fence: In Honor of Mr. Frank |
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