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Where heroes lay and widows cry

Blankets of truth

Still seen

Burdens so weighty

Time barely moves past

Seconds are hours

When lost in your mind

Making amends

Staying alive

Refusing to die

Wishing for life

Along comes a friend

A heart that is pure

Despite carrying brothers’ bodies and more

Trust broken

Lessons learned

Dare to dream and hope

Sent ones

Restoring

Refreshing and pouring

If you only would drink from this well

Living waters washing

Blood stained memories and more

Bringing joy in the presence of God

Nothing is wasted

Forgotten or lost

Dear heroes please know….

We need you the most!

Some paint with brushes

Others with words

Doers works can be seen as well

Make sure you give all

Never hold back

Battlefields change

They never end you see

So keep fighting the good fight

Don’t buy the lies

Not moved by

What you see with your eyes

Follow the voice

The still one inside

Bringing peace to the chaos and more

In time you’ll be free

Understanding will come

Clearly we will see what’s to be

Thank you Havok Journal

For making the place

The time and the space to share love

Hope healing in time

For you heroes of mine

America the Beautiful

SHE thanks you…

Mourners attending the gravesite service for U.S. Army Sgt. Wilson Meckley Jr., including his sister Urbana Mae Warfel, second left, and his brother Robert Meckley, fourth left, place red roses on the casket during the graveside service in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 4, 2016, in Arlington, Va. Meckley was reported missing Dec. 2, 1950, in the area of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War and was declared dead in 1954. His remains were recently identified. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released).

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This first appeared in The Havok Journal on February 16, 2024.

For 43 years, Dennis and Diana Nickell shared their lives, passion, and hearts. Dennis, a Vietnam Combat Veteran who dealt daily with the aftermath of his 14 months in-country, spent his later years reaching out to Veterans, their loved ones and tried to help share why you should never give up. Sept, 12th, 2021 Dennis joined his brothers in arms in heaven, who never had the chance to have the life he fought for daily, and his wife Diana still carries on the mission of educating, enlightening, and encouraging those who have paid such a heavy price for freedom.

Dedicated to ALL, first responders, and heroes, Diana has found peace in the wealth of her family and her faith. The YouTube series Surviving Vietnam can be accessed freely at https://www.survivevietnam.com/

“Quiet Place” first appeared in Breaking Chains, written by Dennis Nickell.

All rights are reserved, for created content shared about their amazing journey, including original poetry by Diana. Feel free to contact Diana at dnickell1955@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

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The Havok Journal seeks to serve as a voice of the Veteran and First Responder communities through a focus on current affairs and articles of interest to the public in general, and the veteran community in particular. We strive to offer timely, current, and informative content, with the occasional piece focused on entertainment. We are continually expanding and striving to improve the readers’ experience.

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