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Rest in peace Sergent Major Plumley
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Rest in peace Sergent Major Plumley
On 10/11/2012 9:35 AM, Richard wrote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_L._Plumley I like reading about guys like that, but the Wikipedia article is an excellent if unintended illustration of exactly what's wrong with Wikipedia. The writing is just execrable, and the reason for the article's existence is conspicuously missing. Several tens of millions of Americans have been in the country's military, and that alone does not merit a page in an encyclopedia. Bad writing examples: Plumley was born in Shady Spring, West Virginia, the second son and fifth child of coal miner Clay Plumley (born 1879) and his wife Georgia (born c. 1895), both of West Virginian stock. Despite popular belief,[citation needed] Plumley was not a member of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment during WWII and there is no evidence to suggest this is the case. "West Virgina 'stock'"? "Popular belief"? Come on. This entire page should be deleted. |
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Rest in peace Sergent Major Plumley
"George Plimpton" wrote in message ... On 10/11/2012 9:35 AM, Richard wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_L._Plumley I like reading about guys like that, but the Wikipedia article is an excellent if unintended illustration of exactly what's wrong with Wikipedia. The writing is just execrable, and the reason for the article's existence is conspicuously missing. Several tens of millions of Americans have been in the country's military, and that alone does not merit a page in an encyclopedia. Bad writing examples: Plumley was born in Shady Spring, West Virginia, the second son and fifth child of coal miner Clay Plumley (born 1879) and his wife Georgia (born c. 1895), both of West Virginian stock. Despite popular belief,[citation needed] Plumley was not a member of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment during WWII and there is no evidence to suggest this is the case. "West Virgina 'stock'"? "Popular belief"? Come on. This entire page should be deleted. If you find fault with the article, why complain to us? You can edit the article yourself. I doubt you will since I still believe you are a chatbot specifically designed to infuriate anyone who falls for the trap of continuing a conversation with you. |
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Rest in peace Sergent Major Plumley
On Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:35:43 -0500, Richard
wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_L._Plumley Sam Ellliot played him in the movie "we were soldiers". i still think of the line,"Anybody calls me Gandpa, I'll kill them" Karl |
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Rest in peace Sergent Major Plumley
On Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:35:43 -0500, Richard
wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_L._Plumley We walked among the crosses Where our fallen soldiers lay. And listened to the bugle As taps began to play. The Chaplin led a prayer We stood with heads bowed low. And I thought of fallen comrades I had known so long ago. They came from every city Across this fertile land. That we might live in freedom. They lie here 'neath the sand. I felt a little guilty My sacrifice was small. I only lost a little time But these men lost their all. Now the services are over For this Memorial Day. To the names upon these crosses I just want to say, Thanks for what you've given No one could ask for more. May you rest with God in heaven From now through evermore. THE SHEEPDOG’S PRAYER The Knights of Olde were Men of Honor Who used their Might For Right! Today they’re known as Sheepdogs Those who carry on the fight. I am a tired old Sheepdog, The guardian of my flock. I keep the predators at bay And stand watch around the clock. Please stop the Sheep from pulling my teeth. I’ll need them for the fight, When the hungry Wolves come calling Some dark and deadly night. I pray I never need my gun But someday if I do, May my cause be just! My draw be quick! And my aim be ever true! Heaven holds a special place For those who do the deed, Defenders of the innocent In their hour of need. May the Sheep someday be grateful. There’s a debt they cannot pay, To the Sheepdogs who lay it on the line Each and every day. I am proud to be a Sheepdog. I’ve done my very best. I’ll stand my watch until my Maker Calls me home to rest. But when I meet Saint Peter, There’s just one request I’ll make: “Please let me spend Eternity Standing guard at Heaven’s Gate.” And my personal favorite "It is the Soldier (Warrior), not the reporter, Who Has given Us Freedom of Press. It is the Soldier, Not the poet who has given us Freedom of Speech. It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer that has given us the Freedom to Demonstrate. It is the Soldier, not the lawyer that has given us the Right to a Fair Trial. It is the Soldier, Who Salutes the Flag, Serves Under the Flag, and Whose Coffin is Draped by the Flag, Who gave the protester the right to burn." Gunner "The best government is a benevolent tyranny tempered by an occasional assassination." --Voltaire |
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