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I'm also still with the American Legion after 37 years. They put me on the color guard so I have to hold the flags and march.


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As we wave our goodbyes,
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Stitch life down for fear it grow,

Stitch life down fo...
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CLETE OAKS I delivered seven babies. My goal was to deliver a set of twins, but I never got the chance.
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CLETE OAKS aprés moi le déluge
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