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1 posted on 05/29/2023 6:30:12 PM PDT by Kartographer

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My poem that I wrote to go with this photo

The Eagle's Watch In a quiet river valley Lies a green and peaceful place, Where warriors come to rest, Having honorably met their fates. No more do they stand the watch, Their worthy service done, They've passed their duties on To other Fathers' sons. Yet flying high above them, On silent wings spread wide, Soars freedom.s embodiment And a country's sign of pride. The mighty Eagle watches o'er all, And guards their well-earned rests. For he like they, knows the feel, Of Freedom in his chest. And though he does his best to guard The fallen warriors' sleep, Still at times he grows so weary, And must rest his wings a-beat. So slowly he glides his way, To where the fallen rest. And there he bides his time a bit, Among the honored Vets. And though he knows no words, Of the valiant warriors' speech. Still they communicate, In a way that words can't reach. Having communed with those who lie, Among the rows of stone. The Eagle takes to flight again, And resumes his post alone. In endless soaring circles, He surely makes his rounds. Guarding the fallen heroes, Who make this hollowed ground. Copyright © 2011 by Jack Cook

2 posted on 05/29/2023 6:32:05 PM PDT by Kartographer (“We Mutually Pledge To Each Other Our Lives, Our Fortunes And Our Sacred Honor”)

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6 posted on 05/29/2023 6:38:57 PM PDT by linMcHlp

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This has been around many years....spectacular photo nonetheless.

9 posted on 05/29/2023 6:42:23 PM PDT by rottndog (What comes after America?)

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Such a beautiful sight.

12 posted on 05/29/2023 6:51:06 PM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)

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17 posted on 05/29/2023 7:44:42 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog. )

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The bird, which perched on the gravestone of soldier Maurice Ruch, was captured on camera by Frank Glick and his companion Jo Edwards-Johns, according to Fox News.

Speaking on ‘The Real Story’, Glick revealed that Mr Ruch’s widow had been extremely moved by the picture, which was taken at dawn one morning several years ago.

He said Mr Ruch and his wife used to photograph eagles themselves and had not expected his own photo to touch so many people’s lives.“

22 posted on 05/29/2023 8:47:00 PM PDT by HollyB

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That’s an old picture but a good one. I used to have It as my Facebook photo.

23 posted on 05/29/2023 9:25:30 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)

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Interesting bird, it doesn’t cast a shadow.

26 posted on 05/29/2023 11:42:32 PM PDT by StACase (CO2 is NOT a Problem)

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Thank you for the poignant and beautiful picture and words, Kartographer.

28 posted on 05/30/2023 2:20:47 AM PDT by Maris Crane

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NOT NEW!

Probably photoshop.

32 posted on 05/30/2023 8:14:16 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )

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