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"I'm Gone" -my son wrote this a week before he left for Great Lakes

Posted by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on July 2, 2008 at 9:30pm

I try to write this everyday
my tongue gets tied on what to say
you guided me through good and bad
I'm leaving soon but don't be sad
A man I am thanks to ya'll
I promise you that I will call
You've raised me right
and that I know
through laughs and fights
which made me grow
your sons a sailor
and damn proud to be
I'm serving our country
the home of the free
so when you can't sleep
just look at the sky
on that ship
so will I
I'm not scared
there's no reason to be
beleive in God
like you've taught me
four years I'm gone
alot will change
don't let Jessica forget my name
a life to live
and alot to see
thank you guys
for loving me

written by Evan Moore

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Comments

Michael Hartman August 11, 2015 at 3:42pm

Nicely said!
Wendy Brewer July 15, 2015 at 8:54pm

beautiful
Hello2u December 18, 2014 at 11:38pm

just read this tear jerker and to think we re scared for them and they are the brave ones always thx for sharing
Patrick J. Doherty October 7, 2014 at 10:22pm

Thank you for sharing. You and your bride have raised a fine young man.
Craig G. April 13, 2013 at 10:08pm

Outstanding! As a parent, words can't begin to describe the pride you must be feeling. What a wonderful and thoughtful gift.
Dick Hamm June 4, 2011 at 6:32am

Very thoughtful and insightful. Another reason to be proud of your son!
Ray Norberto January 18, 2011 at 4:03pm

Simple and beautiful.
NavyDCparent September 11, 2010 at 8:18pm

I love this...thank you for sharing it with us. God bless...
Timothy W. Puffenbarger June 8, 2010 at 5:07pm

great -------my son left we went home and she went straight in to his room and i said ya know i cant belive he didnt leave a note for you, she started picking up his dirty shorts and things on the floor like always and low and behold there it was rt where he knew shed find it i lost it only he would think fo such a thing it said you knew this day was coming and wish me the best and alot of other things i cant go on it gets me to choked up thinking about it..
Jack Michel August 27, 2009 at 12:41pm

Evan has made me see that our childern are now young adults and we have done our best.If not they would have not made the choice to become a sailor in the worlds finest NAVY.

Thank for sharing this !!!!
and good luck Evan