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Thank you, Soul_builder.  So glad you stopped by.

posted by TAPS. on September 6, 2008 at 10:18 AM | link to this | reply

Very well told!

posted by Soul_Builder101 on September 6, 2008 at 9:44 AM | link to this | reply

what a clear dream

posted by lustorlove on September 6, 2008 at 8:51 AM | link to this | reply

posted by Bel_ on September 6, 2008 at 8:19 AM | link to this | reply

WileyJohn and Kabu, it's so good to have the two of you back where you belong. 

posted by TAPS. on September 6, 2008 at 7:37 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Deeply moving, TAPS...

Ciel, Thanks for reminding me of Jack London stories.  Weren't they great!

posted by TAPS. on September 6, 2008 at 7:36 AM | link to this | reply

Thank you, Nautikos.  It does seem to me that less and less do I write anything of quality.  I don't know why.

posted by TAPS. on September 6, 2008 at 7:35 AM | link to this | reply

Justi, I never heard of MIA's until the Vietnam War era.   I never thought of Wade as being one.  I just always thought of him as wandering the cold, white Polar wastelands alone.  But, Junior died in the '80s after a drunken fight in a bar and a stay in the Veterans Hospital.  I've always liked the idea of the two of them getting back together and waiting for the rest of us to join them.

posted by TAPS. on September 6, 2008 at 7:33 AM | link to this | reply

Vogue, you deserve a lot more than I give.  

posted by TAPS. on September 6, 2008 at 7:23 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks so much, Pat_B.  I don't think I have ever thrown a rose (or anything else) in a river in memory of someone.  I never thought of that.  

posted by TAPS. on September 6, 2008 at 7:22 AM | link to this | reply

Taps, he still lives in your heart and memory.

I know you still miss him from time to time, and as long as that happens, he's a living as a war hero in legend. Maybe you could toss a yellow rose on the river in his memory some time. McCain was a war hero, and his story evokes memories for many of us. Thanks for your beautiful essay. I love your writing. :)pat

posted by Pat_B on September 6, 2008 at 7:19 AM | link to this | reply

I can only agree with nautikos. And, by the way, I love your comments too. They are so sensitive and even poetical. I'm always so pleased when I find one by you.

posted by vogue on September 5, 2008 at 9:45 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

I remember so well all of that and how brave they were. Everybody I knew lost a family member but I didn't know anyone who was missing in action and never found. I am sure that was very traumatic.

posted by Justi on September 5, 2008 at 9:31 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

You have a superb talent connecting the 'personal' with the 'historical', 'universal' experience...

posted by Nautikos on September 5, 2008 at 5:27 PM | link to this | reply

Deeply moving, TAPS...

and harrowing to think of, like a Jack London story.

posted by Ciel on September 5, 2008 at 4:38 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

I can relate luv, my 3 oldest brothers went off like that and Mike, the oldest was shot down in India.(Then-Pakistan now) Good to be reqading you again my lovin' friend.

posted by WileyJohn on September 5, 2008 at 3:19 PM | link to this | reply

Taps your writing is always so real you give me goose bumps.

posted by Kabu on September 5, 2008 at 2:44 PM | link to this | reply

That was realy touching. All the stories children can imagine to try to make sense to what they don't understand...Very well written.

posted by auslander on September 5, 2008 at 1:29 PM | link to this | reply

Taps

I don’t think any child can wrap their head around “dead”; always anticipating a return or that the lost will be found.  I’m sorry you Uncles return scarred and one never did….

posted by Troosha on September 5, 2008 at 10:57 AM | link to this | reply