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The wind is howling, the tent waving precariously, the rain beating down, the guns firing, and me with ta flashlight writing. It all adds up to a feeling of unrealness. Sure we rough it, but in comparison to the way you men are taking it, we can't complain nor do we feel that bouquets are due us. But
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Yes, this time we are handing out the bouquets â but after taking care of some of your buddies, comforting them when they are brought in, bloody, dirty with the earth, mud and grime, and most of them so tired. Somebody's brothers, somebody's fathers, somebody's sons, seeing them gradually brought
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These soldiers stay with us but a short time, from ten days to possibly two weeks. We have learned a great deal about our
American boy and the stuff he is made of. The wounded do not cry. Their buddies come first. The patience and determination they show, the courage and fortitude they have is
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you â the men behind the guns, the men driving our tanks, flying our planes, sailing our ships, building bridges â it is to you we doff our helmets. To every GI wearing the
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sometimes awesome to behold. It is we who are proud of you, a great distinction to see you open your eyes and with that swell
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