“FALLEN HEROES”
by OPOVV, ©2019
(Jan. 11, 2019) — Today, Jan 11, 2019, the ‘Pulse of the Nation’ announced that the Talking Dog (2007-2019) passed from being the full-time constant companion of the Vietnam Veteran to becoming a fond memory of us all.
We have learned that during the past 12 years the two were never apart, not even for a night.
The Talking Dog was a female Finnish Spits, weighed 31 lbs., was an emotional support canine and was adopted from the Humane Society. She was a best friend and will surely be missed. She requested that the following song be played at her wake:
“Climb Every Mountain” (2:09)
The Vietnam Veteran’s only request is that the next time you hear Taps (2:11), please give homage to our fallen heroes, of whom the Talking Dog was one.
A period of mourning will be respected by ‘Pulse.’
“Farewell! If Ever Fondest Prayer” – Poem by George Gordon Byron
Farewell! if ever fondest prayer
For other’s weal avail’d on high,
Mine will not all be lost in air,
But waft thy name beyond the sky.
Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh:
Oh! more than tears of blood can tell,
When wrung from guilt’s expiring eye,
Are in that word–Farewell!–Farewell!
These lips are mute, these eyes are dry;
But in my breast and in my brain,
Awake the pangs that pass not by,
The thought that ne’er shall sleep again.
My soul nor deigns nor dares complain
Though grief and passion there rebel;
I only know we loved in vain–
I only feel–Farewell!–Farewell!
“Sayonara*” (2:18), Ginger.
[*Sayonara: an especially poignant song because she did like those walks in the woods and on nature trails.]
Dear OPOVV,
Welcome Home Brother
You have a way with words like no other here on The Post & Email, or anywhere else that I am familiar with for that matter.
You have friends here on The Post & Email, lean on us brother…please.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de00ajXMUX0
Hmm hmm hmm hmm
Hmm hmm hmm hmm
Hmm hmm hmm hmm
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there’s always tomorrow
[Hook]
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won’t let show
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’d understand
We all need somebody to lean on
[Hook]
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’d understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can’t carry
I’m right up the road
I’ll share your load
If you just call me
Call me, if you need a friend
Call me, oh baby now
Call me, if you need a friend
Call me … yeah ever need me
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me, if you need a friend
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me, call me
Call me
Jim
Thank you James Carter.
As a Vietnam Vet who suffers from
Classical PTSD, Ginger was my anchor
And without her I feel adrift in choppy
Waters that lead to a whirlpool
Of conflicting emotions the make me
I feel I could’ve done better and I’m left
With a sense of failure,
Yet know that God’s soft hand has blessed my life
Beyond belief with a friend who asked for
Nothing but gave all.
It’s a shame we couldn’t have passed together,
But at least she doesn’t have to feel the
Pain of an unimaginative loss for which there
Is no cure except unfathomable loneliness.
Those of you who doubt the bond between a
Man and a canine friend who was his crutch for emotional support,
I feel sorry for you, for I have lived In the
Garden of Eden where love shines and rains
At the same time of unconditional surrender.
I thank you, James Carter, for your kind words.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” — U.S. Army General George S. Patton
Let us all thank God that Ginger lived.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9xNoEu3O8c
Vietnam Veteran