http://cbs13.com/watercooler/Civil.War.Bible.2.995559.html
Nice story.
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Civil War Bible returned to family
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, Apr 29 2009 04:53 PM
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Posted 29 April 2009 - 04:53 PM
"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend, inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" Groucho Marx
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 11:57 AM
That is a fantastic story. You never know who or what will turn up on your doorstep. What a great family treasure.
On another note... Either the writer of the article goofed or the collector/author sports BAD ENGLISH. Did anyone else catch these?
But this one!
Sorry it's the teacher inside my head. Sigh!
On another note... Either the writer of the article goofed or the collector/author sports BAD ENGLISH. Did anyone else catch these?
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"Not in a strange way, but it was almost as if he was haunting me like I couldn't read enough about him and I went on line and I was looking it up," Greco said.
It's just odd.But this one!
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Greco told them, "I wanted tell you that I'm giving this to the family. I want you to have it because it means a lot to me but it's priceless to your family."
I wanted tell you??? Geez!Sorry it's the teacher inside my head. Sigh!
Marion J Chard
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 04:36 PM
Did you ever read "Eats Shoots and Leaves"? You might really enjoy that.
"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend, inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" Groucho Marx
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Posted 01 May 2009 - 12:04 PM
No I have not. Will keep it in mind. Thanks.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Marion Chard
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540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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