Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I don't have a six, just know I wish like hell I did. This was a very heart wrenching and sad poem. The rhythm and the emotional tone were almost too real for words. You got me with the child's dialogue about fishing and then the last line. My son has already done one tour in Afghanistan and just learned he is being sent back. I know it's his duty and he does as well, but I identified with the father's memory of the child. a very touching poem.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

Comment from Shirley B

Exceptional

Dear Dean, This is a beautiful poem. I am so sorry to hear about this young man. Being from a small town I understand how a loss like this hits everyone's heart. It feels like he was everyone's son. I am so glad to see you one. It is men and women like this that make it possible for us to celebrate this July 4. Thank you for sharing, Shirley

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

Comment from amada

Excellent

Congratulations in winning the contest. This is a poem that tugs at the heart, especially these lines, great reminders of childhood and of a life cut short ""Daddy, can't we both go fishin?" Oh...

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thanks, amada. Will was a great kid, and we all miss him. He firmly believed we were helping people over there, and he paid the ultimate price for those beliefs.

Thanks again for your heartwarming review and comments. ~Dean

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Congratulations on your thoroughly deserved win, Dean.

I wonderfully moving tribute to the bravely fallen, and a perfect ending for a so special and proud loving personal touch.

Best wishes, Ray

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you very much, Ray. I really appreciate that, my friend.

Comment from JeanneHP

Exceptional

This is very beautifully written and presented, Dean. It is a perfect memorial to a fallen soldier, your friend's son. I only wish we didn't send our children so freely to die on foreign soil. :-(

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thanks, Jeanne, I too wish the same thing. I truly appreciate your wonderful response and exceptional rating.

Blessings!

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Dean Kuch,

Your poem makes a wonderful tribute to a young man slain by a cowardly assassin with a twisted ideology. These cowardly scum must be expunged from every society. There is no other way.

Patrick

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

I agree, Patrick. Unfortunately, these animals do not listen to reason. I don't think they are even capable of reason, to be quite honest.

I really appreciate your review, thank you.

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Exceptional

Oh Dean this is so sad. It is a shame our young men are dying on foreign soils and those people don't even appreciate it. My tears are falling for this young man and his bereaved father.
Such a pity. It breaks my heart. Well deserved win with this moving poem. Nancy

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you very much, Nancy. I know Will's dad will appreciate your touching comments and exceptional rating honoring his son's memory just as much as I do. He's asked me to forward the responses to this poem to him. Of course I agreed . I mean, how could I say no?

Thanks so much again.

Comment from L.M.Mullins

Exceptional

Sad heart wrenching piece you have written. Emotion and sorry the flows in your words make for an exceptional entry. Good luck mystery writer.
LM

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, LM. I truly appreciate your glowing comments. Will was such a fine young man, so full of promise. I appreciate you honoring his memory with such an outstanding review and rating.

Thanks again, and God Bless~

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

My heart goes out to the Will's family and to all the families who have lost loved ones during this extended war. This is a perfect contest entry. Good luck.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, Barbara. Will's dad has asked me to forward all of the comments made to his son's memory to him. I have no doubt he will appreciate yours as much as I do.

God Bless~

Comment from victor 66

Excellent

When we think of making the 'ultimate sacrifice', we usually think of just the person being buried. But the others who sacrifice, the parents, the wife, the relatives, the friends, they all feel the loss. This loss may subside, but it never goes away. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you for your heartwarming comments, victor 66. I'm certain Will and his father, would deeply appreciate them, as do I.

reply by victor 66 on 04-Jul-2014

You are most welcome.