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During both war and peacekeeping, sailors, soldiers, airmen, airwomen and their families have written poems, stories, and letters that offer insight into their thoughts, their hopes, and their fears during those stressful times. Some of these writings have not been previously published. Please take a moment to read what these poets and writers have to say.

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A Soldier Remembers - Moonbeam
A father remembers his son.
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Siege of Hong-Kong - Alfred J. Elsliger
The journey to, and the battle of Hong-Kong
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Just a Common Soldier - A. Lawrance Vaincourt
        (A Soldier Died Today)
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The Soldier and His Service - Author unknown

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The Liberation of Belgium - Pierre Hanssens, a member of the Belgium Underground during WWII, recalls some of his wartime experiences.

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Flanders' Fields - John McCrae
Why poppies are worn on Remembrance Day

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Prayer for Victory - A prayer for peace written by

Captain Dick Diespecker, Radio Liaison Officer,
World War II.

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They Pass Us By - DM Davidson
 

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