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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='margin-left:10.5pt'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=yiv177063755msonormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>I don’t forward a lot of things, but this came from Geno and I think it’s very appropriate for any day, but especially today. Today is the annual visit to the VA Hospital to visit with the vets and pass out goodies to them. We can never do too much to honor our Vets…God bless our Vets and God bless America! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=yiv177063755msonormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Nancy<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=yiv177063755msonormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br></span></font><b><font size=4 color="#8000ff"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#8000FF;font-weight:bold'>Richard's Coffee Shop<br><br>All I can say is.............WOW !!!</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv177063755msonormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><font size=6 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Richard's Coffee Shop</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=643 height=418 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:1.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>Mooresville, NC. Small town USA at its best.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=643 height=410 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:2.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=643 height=168 id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image003.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:3.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>Let's go inside for a few moments. How does <br>"smoke" get in your eyes when no one is smoking? <br>Many vets have been to that wall and cried <br>With their hand in that same position.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=647 height=557 id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image004.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:4.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>You don't have to drive thousands of miles <br>To say thank you and get a glimpse of what <br>Our Veterans have done for us. </span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=641 height=484 id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image005.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:5.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=643 height=484 id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image006.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:6.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>These guys didn't receive these decorations<br> For "showing up".</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=639 height=621 id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image007.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:7.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>And who's dream was this</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=641 height=484 id="Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:image008.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:8.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>Mr. Robert Warren, Chopper Pilot in Nam .</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>Died three years ago from complications of Agent Orange.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>He made it his mission to "Welcome all Veterans".</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>First "Welcome" some from Vietnam had ever received.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>They came today to honor this man and his dream.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=572 height=484 id="Picture_x0020_9" src="cid:image009.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:9.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>(I don't have to list names because I'm not <br>A real reporter), just a thankful citizen. <br>And I am thankful. They remember. <br>(How could they ever forget)</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=509 height=484 id="Picture_x0020_10" src="cid:image010.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:10.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>This was a very special day for them and us.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=583 height=484 id="Picture_x0020_11" src="cid:image011.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:11.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>The memories can be painful.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=633 height=484 id="Picture_x0020_12" src="cid:image012.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:12.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>All of their rides tell a story. (look at the tag)</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=632 height=558 id="Picture_x0020_13" src="cid:image013.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:13.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>Some paid a higher price than others.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=643 height=477 id="Picture_x0020_14" src="cid:image014.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:14.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>We can learn a lot from these men.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=646 height=550 id="Picture_x0020_15" src="cid:image015.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:15.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>Like, respect for our Flag and National Anthem. <br>But more than that. A love for God and Country <br>That can't be hidden. It shines through in their <br>Lives and their service to others.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=643 height=476 id="Picture_x0020_16" src="cid:image016.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:16.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:24.5pt;font-weight:bold'>That example was not lost on the <br>Mooresville HS ROTC Color Guard.</span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-weight:bold'><img width=643 height=469 id="Picture_x0020_17" src="cid:image017.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:17.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv177063755msonormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><font size=6 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><img width=649 height=568 id="Picture_x0020_18" src="cid:image018.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:18.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><img width=647 height=539 id="Picture_x0020_19" src="cid:image019.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:19.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><img width=649 height=709 id="Picture_x0020_20" src="cid:image020.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:20.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>The passing of the Guard.</span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><img width=657 height=493 id="Picture_x0020_21" src="cid:image021.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:21.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><img width=653 height=554 id="Picture_x0020_22" src="cid:image022.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:22.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>I don't know these guys, <br>But I owe them, and I love them.</span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><img width=654 height=500 id="Picture_x0020_23" src="cid:image023.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:23.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Lots of "smoke in the room".</span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Thank you Veterans.</span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Small town USA . . . . I think not.</span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>On a side note . . . <br>Some of you have aged a lot more gracefully than others </span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><img width=643 height=476 id="Picture_x0020_24" src="cid:image024.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:24.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Oh, and my favorite ride . . . </span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:25.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><img width=643 height=483 id="Picture_x0020_25" src="cid:image025.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:25.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:21.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><br></span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>GOD BLESS AMERICA ! And GOD BLESS <br>OUR VETS, PAST AND PRESENT, <br>That we still have an America !</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv177063755msonormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><font size=6 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Don’t let</span></font></b><b><font size=6 color="#1f497d"><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'> “any”</span></font></b><b><font size=6 color=black><span style='font-size:24.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'> government take that away <br>From us, and our future generations!</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv177063755msonormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><font size=4 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><img width=139 height=113 id="Picture_x0020_26" src="cid:image026.jpg@01CDD5F1.46015720" alt="cid:26.1648250890@web163601.mail.gq1.yahoo.com"></span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv177063755msonormal style='background:white'><b><font size=4 color="#8000ff" face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#8000FF;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv177063755msonormal style='background:white'><b><font size=4 color="#8000ff" face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#8000FF;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></div></body></html>