A SALUTE and TRIBUTE to Dad
"ATTENTION PLEASE:
A MILITARY FUNERAL IS IN PROGRESS"
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In Loving Memory
Lee Jr. Fisher
July 31, 1926
December 18, 1998
Burial at Bethel Grove Cemetery,
Marshall County, Iowa
Dad served in the United States Army
Company B, Infantry, ? Division
In 1944 he completed 17 weeks
of basic training at Camp Fannin, Texas.
From there he went to Fort George Meade, MD.
and then he served in the European Theater of Operations.
After a total of 6 years of service
he received an "Honorable Discharge"
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Dad served during World War II and he was wounded in battle. Hostile gunfire pierced his leg, and he received "The Purple Heart." When dad went to meet the Lord, we were told we could not give him a full military funeral. So I am writing this in my Dad's honor. If we could of given him a full military funeral this is the way I wished it would have been.
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at Camp Fannin, Texas
You've crossed the distant sea
your spirit travels on,
through the veil of silence
beyond the break of dawn.
You left us here to labor
and wait our journey's time.
Dad, do you know
the mountain we must climb?
Take God's hand, go with Him dad.
you'll never walk alone.
Follow Him into the Light,
He'll guide you safely home.
When we reach our journey's end
we'll depart no more.
We'll meet you at the Golden Gate
upon that distant shore.
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We love you, Dad
from your loving family,
Mom,
Sandy, Blanche,
Kathy, Linda, and Mike.
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Linda Jean Fisher (Mrs. Larry Adams)
for the use of your flag.