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Christmas is almost upon us, with only days to go. This early Sunday morning is the start of pending wintry weather moving in. Those of you who are coming home for Christmas have probably left, or are preparing to do so. The lucky ones who are already here probably are under the warmth of real sheets, in a real bed, and in good company. The many who are still on duty, can take with them the knowledge that they are not the first, nor will they be the last. I will skip all the duty bound clichés and say a heart felt thanks…
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The country is doing ok despite the news that you may have seen or heard. I am not saying that these times are not a little more difficult, but we have lived through hard times before. The ‘girl next door’ is still there. Those mountains where your skis ran the gauntlet is still there, as is that place where your mountain bike shuttered and shook over the bumpy dirt trails … with sunshine in both cases burning memories indelibly into your mind’s eye. Those who love you still do … unconditional love is beyond barter and does not know time. The only thing missing is you, and soon enough you will sort that out. Hang in there tough, and always and I mean always, know that you will be back. War after war those who did, did come back.
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This old sailor accepted a gift, a present if you will. I lived in the present today, and took a little time off to partake in a fun Christmas party. I did not let anyone present forget those who are where we were at another time, on another day. I can say with pleasure for all who were present:
MERRY CHRISTMAS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
COME HOME SOON
KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN,
Henry Hill, Plum Pennsylvania
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