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    Steve Haisley
    Jul 25, 2020

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    Things have been pretty quiet on the site for awhile. Just thought I'd check in and see how everyone is doing. Things are good here in northern Illinois. The weather has been hot and muggy. One day seems to run into the next and I really have to think about what day of the week it is. They've relaxed some of our COVID-19 restrictions, but I'm still concerned about going out and being around people. The good news is that I've been able to put some miles on the Corvette. Unfortunately, they've canceled all of the cruise nights and car shows in our area. I'm meeting our son, Steve, in Colorado Springs in 3 weeks to go camping. He lives in Phoenix and I haven't seen him in awhile. I'm going to drive, and I'm really looking forward to the road trip and spending time with him. Stay healthy and God Bless. Semper Fi

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    jerryal517
    Aug 04, 2020

    Good to hear from all. Glad all are doing OK. Cooling down here in St Louis. Not much going on. Lost three of our dogs this past year. Two to cancer and one to old age. Still have on of or rescues that is now 9 years old. Have not been able to babysit with all of this going on. Sure do miss the kids and grand kids.

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    Steve Haisley
    Aug 04, 2020
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    So sorry to hear about your dogs, Jerry. We've had to put down 2 dogs and a cat over the years and each time it's like someone ripping your heart out. We put our 22-year old cat down about 4 years ago and low and behold, a stray shows up on our front porch a few months later. She's the same breed as our other cat. I named her Angel because I think she was sent by God.


    Hope you get to see your children and grandchildren soon. That's a bummer. We've been able to spend time with our grandchildren, which always brightens our day. Things have gotten a little better here, but I'm still leery about being around a bunch of people.


    Stay well and healthy my friend. God Bless. Semper Fi

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    rsmythe47
    Jul 27, 2020

    Same down here in SC, Steve. Hot and. Before the heat set in we were doing a lot of biking. humi Now it's a lot of reading and some trips to an isolated section of beach. Safe journey to you.d

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    Larry McCartney
    Jul 26, 2020

    Mostly pretty mellow here in the mountains of Western North Carolina; really enjoyable when I'm not on the road.

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    Larry McCartney
    Jul 26, 2020
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    Spending time with family. What a blessing.

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    materamike
    Jul 26, 2020

    Glad to hear you are doing well and going to spend some quality time with your son. We are doing well just trying to stay healthy. It is really hot and humid here in central Florida. Quite an adjustment from Alaska! Take care and God Bless.

    Semper

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    Steve Haisley
    Jul 26, 2020

    I'd love to see more pictures. Looks like The Wall is going to be amazing. What a beautiful setting. Semper Fi

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    gyb7
    Jul 26, 2020

    Good Afternoon All

    I hope you and your family's are doing well. Here in Mass weather has been hot, but good. the Vietnam Wall is coming along, I will post some photo's later on. Steve enjoy your trip and be safe my brother.

    Be Safe All

    Teddy Banks

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    Larry McCartney
    Jul 26, 2020
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    Keep up the GREAT work my Brother. Forget who it was who said it, but 'no man is gone until he is forgotten.' Your making sure our friends are not forgotten is most important.

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