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Thanks For The Memories medium country flag

Turn the lights down, bow your head, lower the flag to half mast,
In honor of an amazing man who so many had the pleasure to see,
His comedic gift expressed in words and timing was never a task,
More like the enjoyment of strolling up to his favorite first tee.

Born in England 100 years ago,
Who would have thought that his mark would be so great,
Going well beyond being a movie star and having an annual Christmas show,
Remembered fondly by the US troops and their family members without debate.

He was there to lift the spirits of the young,
In the many wars from World War II to Desert Storm,
Bringing smiles and laughs from all these heroes unsung,
Bolstering their spirits whether it was bitterly cold or very warm.

A true patriot, who sadly is no longer here,
Bob made life a little easier to cope,
Especially for those with battle's fear,
And deserves our thanks for the memories . . . and giving us Hope!

Bob Hope the Patriot / Entertainer in his later years
Bob Hope entertaining the troops in Vietnam
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