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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1968

Page

10

The 03 Men Poem by Dan Blankenship in Vietnam

Dan Blankenship a 1967 Priceville High School graduate serving with the Marines in Vietnam writes The 03 Men a long poem recounting a young soldier’s patrols and firefights, the heat and fear, and the homeward hope. It closes with a personal reflection in a church where an older man’s grief mirrors the poet’s own.

Dan Bipp Neal Blankenship Hartseller Dan Priceville High School Vietnam Dan Blankenship

God’s will. My friend is my Lord in faith

Poem fragment by Gayle Ann Lacier dated February 29, 1968 reflects personal devotion and religious framing. The short piece centers on friendship and belief as guiding forces in life.

Viet Nam Gayle Ann Lacier

Let Love Shine In A World Awash With Light

Poemlike reader piece contrasts divine love with daily life. Mentions Jesus and God's love guiding footsteps. Ends with a garbled note about Mrs. Fred W. Glasgow and a 1901 mercury lamp invention reference.

Jesus God Fred W. Glasgow

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