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Decoration Day 2007
posted Monday, 28 May 2007
With apologies for the lateness of the hour...
Adieu to a Soldier
Adieu O soldier,You of the rude campaigning, (which we shared,)The rapid march, the life of the camp,The hot contention of opposing fronts, the long manoeuvre,Red battles with their slaughter, the stimulus, the strong terrific game,Spell of all brave and manly hearts, the trains of time through you and like of you all fill'd,With war and war's expression.Adieu dear comrade,Your mission is fulfill'd...--Walt Whitman, 1871
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