The trumpets are playing taps for Richie,
he is home his time on this earth is now done,
God was waiting in Heaven with open arms,
to lift him up from the hot dessert sun.
Richie was a marine who loved his country,
no sacrifice was ever too big or to small,
he never wavered in the fight for freedom,
fighting in Iraq last month he gave his all.
As you look down from Heaven at your loved ones,
see all the love and pride they feel for you,
you have filled their hearts with sweet memories,
these memories give comfort, they are missing you.
Richie died a hero for believing in freedom,
he loved Old Glory our red, white and blue,
sacrificing his life he was a proud marine,
thank you Richie, I write this to honor you.
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THANK YOU RICHIE FOR PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM AND FOR SACRIFICING YOUR LIFE SO OTHERS MAY LIVE IN FREEDOM. GOD BLESS ALL OUR TROOPS.
Written November 1st, 2004
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This is lovely...what a nice heartfelt tribute to one soul who has lost his life.
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Thank you so much for reading this poem and leaving such a lovely comment. It is always appreciated. Did you get my message on your author's page. It was great to see your name on line. Take care and God bless you. Sandy
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EXCELLENT!!!
MoonChild55,
Hey there sandygram!!!! Well I finally got my hads on a computer!!!!It feels great to be able to communicate with my friends from allpoetry .com!!!I LOOOOVE your poem ,"Richie(A proud Marine)." it was so touching and patriotic....Beautiful...Your words give hope and understanding to Richie's family and friends but also it is an encouragement to our troops!!!Words cannot describe the way I felt when I read this poem.I still don't have access to my own computer so if I don't talk to you right away it's because I am computer deprived!!!LOL!! Your family and you are still in my prayers.God bless you .
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