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I think ... (Reply to this comment)
by smorg
..it's the story of what was paid for whenever the Taps is played that gives the thing such a spine-tingling effect rather than the melody itself... Though the melody itself is pretty darn spine-tingling in its simplicity, ay?
Thanks for sharing your grandpa's story with us, Dusty! He had a lot to be proud of!
Cheerio,
Smorgy :o)
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Aug 28 '08
5:55 pm PDT
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Re: :) (Reply to this comment)
by ddustyrose
Thank you Diane. I feel honored you enjoyed it so much!
Dusty
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Aug 24 '08
6:47 am PDT
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by disartain
This is such a beautiful story, you brought your Papa to life for me.
Diane
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Aug 23 '08
7:59 am PDT
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by ddustyrose
As a member and officer of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War(DUVCW), I've attended many ceremonies where TAPS was played...it seems to be one of the few times when each person present barely breathes...at times even the birds stand at attention. Heck, I've seen cows in the fields stand stock still until the bugle fades.
This story was about my grandfather, my Mom's father. She's one of the few REAL daughter's left in our country.
Hope you had a great weekend! {{smile}}
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Aug 17 '08
5:36 pm PDT
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by George_Chabot
sound of Taps still makes me cry, as it does many a hairy chested veteran. We don't show much emotion usually but when Pop would play it there wasn't a dry eye. :>
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Aug 16 '08
9:40 am PDT
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Re: Re: Beautifully written..... (Reply to this comment)
by bizzimommi
I really enjoyed this story and look forward to more!
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Aug 05 '08
6:15 pm PDT
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Re: Beautifully written..... (Reply to this comment)
by ddustyrose
Nikki,
Thank you very much...I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Sure hope you had a great day! :)
Dusty
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Aug 04 '08
3:01 pm PDT
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Beautifully written..... (Reply to this comment)
by bizzimommi
That's all I can say.
Nikki
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Aug 03 '08
5:06 pm PDT
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Re: How's the neuropatth? (Reply to this comment)
by ddustyrose
Hey Buff,
I'm doing great, no problems at all. As time goes by, I'm finding it harder to remember all the pain.
I hope you manage to find some relief!
Dusty
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Aug 03 '08
12:47 pm PDT
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Re: great story (Reply to this comment)
by ddustyrose
Thanks Tessa. As always, it's great to hear from you dear SHLEP sister!
Dusty
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Aug 03 '08
12:36 pm PDT
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How's the neuropatth? (Reply to this comment)
by buffoonery
Mine hurts like hell. Let me know how you're doing.
buff
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Aug 03 '08
10:34 am PDT
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great story (Reply to this comment)
by busby777
well crafted, and it touches the heart
-- bravo!
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Aug 02 '08
11:19 pm PDT
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Re: I need to take... (Reply to this comment)
by ddustyrose
Jennifer,
Thank you so much. Papa was actually my grandfather....all his children called him Papa. He died long before I was born. My Mom is the last of kids. Stories get handed down..you know how it is...and it's left up to the next generation to keep the stories alive.
Thanks for the r/r/c!
Dusty :)
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Jul 31 '08
4:38 pm PDT
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I need to take... (Reply to this comment)
by jenniferkateab
my eyes in for a checkup... they have sprung a leak after reading this!
Lovely imagery and a beautiful tribute :)
Jennifer
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Jul 31 '08
12:13 pm PDT
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