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My father in law's brother, Sgt. James Smith, age 93...WWII combat wounded veteran, Normandy invasion force, Army Scout, went behind enemy lines 27 times, MIA for 2 months after being shot 4 times and found then treated in field hospital.
He grew up poor in typical rural Mississippi fashion in the 1920s-1930s. Volunteered for the Army at age 18. Went to war. Survived. Returned home and married his high school sweetheart, had 3 sons who adored him and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who thought he hung the moon. He was kind and honorable but would whip an arse in a heartbeat if anyone messed with his family. Self employed for 50 years and was successful. Loving family made him rich. Would help anyone in need and always smiled. He lived out his faith in Christ through his actions. The outpouring at the funeral today proved his wealth in life which had nothing to do with his bank account. As an inlaw, I only had the honor of knowing him for 29 years but I was blessed by that time.
As TAPS echoed in the oaks in the sleepy community of Sharon, MS, & as the folded American flag was presented to his sons...this earth said farewell to a great representative of the greatest generation. RIP Uncle Buddy.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.� Samuel Adams
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Great post Mike. So sorry for ya'lls loss.
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A great life...well done, Buddy
"For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America" ~Benjamin Franklin
Isaiah 40:13-14
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Wow well said brother. Condolences for a great man.
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Sorry for your loss straycat, Uncle Buddy sounds like he was one heckuva guy. RIP
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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wow sounds like a great man. sorry for y'alls loss.
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Sounds like a fine man. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Great post Mike. So sorry for ya'lls loss.
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Amen Mike. It sounds like a life well lived that we can all aspire to. God Bless your family and God Bless America.
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What an honor to have know someone such as him. It's nice to know that you will one day be joined together again.
CISM- Firefighter Chaplain-C.E.R.T. Instructor
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Great testament! Thanks for sharing today, I needed a little pick me up.
"The Confederate army was not whipped; it simply wore itself out whipping the Yankees."
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American by birth Southern by the grace of God.....
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 It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. General George Patton
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Sounds like one of the best ones, sorry for your loss.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Sorry for the families loss.
We don't have many of that generation of veterans left.
Free men aren't equal and equal men aren't free! I choose to defend my freedom!
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Now go and rest old soldier. For your loyal and honorable service to country, family and faith here on earth is done.
God Bless SGT James Smith.
Proud Army and ALNG veteran
God Bless America!
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We have about lost all of that greatest generation that saved the world from tyranny. His loss is not only your families loss but all of our loss. We grieve with y'all.
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