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A Soldier’s Farewell

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Written and performed by my brother, Laurie Moody. Today is Remembrance Day

7 thoughts on “A Soldier’s Farewell”

Keith says:

November 11, 2021 at 10:03 am

Thanks for sharing this, VJ. Keith

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 11, 2021 at 10:05 am
  
  My pleasure.
  
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Liz Gauffreau says:

November 11, 2021 at 9:19 am

Such a beautiful and poignant song to pay tribute to those who serve. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 11, 2021 at 9:52 am
  
  Proud to do so.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    November 11, 2021 at 1:25 pm
    
    🙂
    
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sgeoil says:

November 11, 2021 at 7:34 am

So poignant. Thanks for sharing his song.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 11, 2021 at 9:50 am
  
  Thanks for listening
  
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