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Post by AquarianM on Jul 17, 2018 21:48:37 GMT -6
The Honor Among Clouds... It's an old and faithful thing, These flying volunteers. It started with cloth and grit in World War Two, The day after the war started, In fact most people hardly know. Civilian Airmen took their own planes to the skies, Spotting submarines off our coastlines, Sparrowhawks hunting tin sharks, Piper Cubs and old Jennies alike, They fiercly defended home. They still volunteer among the clouds, Or in old buildings on little airports, Out among the dust and obscurity. Still. How many cadets went on to lead, Officers and judges, And every other working thing, The stuff of civil duty, A nearly-forgotten thing. If your plane goes down, They will find you. If your house is flattened by a hurricane, They will take the pictures that rebuild you. If you want to learn of aviation, They will teach you, Or your sons and daughters. The Silent Service, Those barely heard of or known, There when the chips are down, Or when the skies are up. Say hello to the Civil Air Patrol, A golden thing under a blanket of dust, A wonder that America barely remembers it has. AquarianM By: Daniel A. Stafford (C) 07/17/2018 Author's Note: www.gocivilairpatrol.com/
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Post by Brian on Jul 17, 2018 22:00:10 GMT -6
They have a rich history and a promising future if the chance be given. This group certainly deserves recognition. These days, recognition doesn't go to the quiet ones. The undeserving screamers hoard it. Pity that it doesn't go as it should.
May their wings stay strong and shadows grow long. May the day never come when the unsung heroes vanish with barely whisper.
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Post by AquarianM on Jul 17, 2018 22:12:46 GMT -6
They have a rich history and a promising future if the chance be given. This group certainly deserves recognition. These days, recognition doesn't go to the quiet ones. The undeserving screamers hoard it. Pity that it doesn't go as it should. May their wings stay strong and shadows grow long. May the day never come when the unsung heroes vanish with barely whisper.
Thank you, Brian. I remember hearing of them briefly in high school, then I joined up last year after seeing a poster up at a regional airport cafe a few miles from here. I do I.T. work for them now, when I have a little time to spare.
Dan
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Post by Brian on Jul 17, 2018 23:26:39 GMT -6
They have a rich history and a promising future if the chance be given. This group certainly deserves recognition. These days, recognition doesn't go to the quiet ones. The undeserving screamers hoard it. Pity that it doesn't go as it should. May their wings stay strong and shadows grow long. May the day never come when the unsung heroes vanish with barely whisper. Thank you, Brian. I remember hearing of them briefly in high school, then I joined up last year after seeing a poster up at a regional airport cafe a few miles from here. I do I.T. work for them now, when I have a little time to spare.
Dan
That is wonderful Dan. I bet you find it just as rewarding, if not more so than other work you do.
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Post by lostineternity99 on Jul 18, 2018 6:32:57 GMT -6
The best and bravest often go unnoticed; you have honored them greatly with eloquence, Dan.
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Post by AquarianM on Jul 19, 2018 22:17:59 GMT -6
The best and bravest often go unnoticed; you have honored them greatly with eloquence, Dan. Thank you, Rick. Dan
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jul 23, 2018 9:36:12 GMT -6
A wonderful tribute to the Civil Air Patrol.
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Post by AquarianM on Jul 24, 2018 7:26:44 GMT -6
A wonderful tribute to the Civil Air Patrol. Thank you, QF. I'm going to a meeting tonight after work. Dan
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Post by simpledip on Jul 24, 2018 7:26:54 GMT -6
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jul 24, 2018 7:44:38 GMT -6
A much deserved tribute to you as well, Dan, for your contribution to this group honorable group of volunteers.
Good morning, Dip and a magical day to you.
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Post by AquarianM on Jul 25, 2018 23:49:49 GMT -6
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Post by goldenmyst on Aug 4, 2018 20:46:44 GMT -6
Excellent and eye-opening poem on these dedicated folks who keep us safe. This read like a piece of Americana which I will not soon forget.
John
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Post by AquarianM on Aug 11, 2018 9:11:14 GMT -6
Excellent and eye-opening poem on these dedicated folks who keep us safe. This read like a piece of Americana which I will not soon forget. John Thank you, John. These are good people doing all they can with thin resources. Dan
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