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<DIV> Greetings to all, especially MOM’S!</DIV>
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<DIV>Hope all mom’s have a special day and we all count the blessings that
all
mom’s provided to their children!</DIV>
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<DIV>My personal reflections.</DIV>
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<DIV>Tonight, I listened to a tape that my mom made when I was in Vietnam,
50
years ago.</DIV>
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<DIV>Her voice sounded strong however, somewhat frightened.</DIV>
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<DIV>When I came home on Thursday, May 8, 1970, I and all family members
were
relieved that my tour of duty was over. Two days later, Sunday, May 10, the
family attended mass. My mom and I brought up the communion hosts and
wine. It was the last time I wore my uniform.</DIV>
<DIV>Fifty years later, Mother’s Day falls on the same day, May 10 and I am
sure
that my mom will be with me as I attend mass via the radio.</DIV>
<DIV>Mom, thanks for loving me and your family.</DIV>
<DIV>Mom, thanks for demonstrating that volunteering is what we should all
do.</DIV>
<DIV>Mom, thanks for your generosity for establishing the Joe/Rose fund to
assist members in the Federation.</DIV>
<DIV>Mom,thanks!</DIV>
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<DIV>Love,</DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
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