Tribute To John Henry McAfee
A tribute poem to my paternal Great Grandfather53 total reviews
Comment from judiverse
Congratulations on your All Time Best achievement and then finishing third in the Poem of the Month Contest! It's wonderful that you have this information about your great grandfather. He sounds like a brave and determined man who cared for his family. It's a great achievement that he became a landowner. You can be proud of your family history. I don't know that much about mine. One of my aunts kept track of ancestors on my father's side. Excellent rhyme in this and a wonderful story. judi
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Congratulations on your All Time Best achievement and then finishing third in the Poem of the Month Contest! It's wonderful that you have this information about your great grandfather. He sounds like a brave and determined man who cared for his family. It's a great achievement that he became a landowner. You can be proud of your family history. I don't know that much about mine. One of my aunts kept track of ancestors on my father's side. Excellent rhyme in this and a wonderful story. judi
Comment Written 07-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Thank you Judi, I just came back from celebrating our family's 113th consecutive family reunion. It was awesome reconnecting with everyone. Of course not everyone attended, still there were about 300 plus who did.
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Thank you Judi, I just came back from celebrating our family's 113th consecutive family reunion. It was awesome reconnecting with everyone. Of course not everyone attended, still there were about 300 plus who did.
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You're welcome. It's wonderful you stay in touch like that. I haven't seen anyone on my father's side of the family for years. You have some great people to remember. judi
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem about your ancestor is a keeper that reminds those who read it that we come from all over and do what we can. It's now how we begin that counts, but how live and what we leave behind.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2024
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This poem about your ancestor is a keeper that reminds those who read it that we come from all over and do what we can. It's now how we begin that counts, but how live and what we leave behind.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2024
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Yep! Thank you Bill.
Comment from Dr. Nad
What a marvelous rhyming poem to commemorate and celebrate the life of a great man who is part of your heritage. I love how he overcame difficulties and challenges and left a legacy of goodness and kindness in spite of the strong invitation he had in life for bitterness and anger. I'm glad for your whole family and glad for him that he chose the better path. You are all richer for it. God bless you all.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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What a marvelous rhyming poem to commemorate and celebrate the life of a great man who is part of your heritage. I love how he overcame difficulties and challenges and left a legacy of goodness and kindness in spite of the strong invitation he had in life for bitterness and anger. I'm glad for your whole family and glad for him that he chose the better path. You are all richer for it. God bless you all.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much Dr. Nad. Your kindness resonates from the wonderful words you wrote. I appreciate you very much.
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You are most welcome my brother. May God most richly bless and reward you and all of your family.
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I thank you for your wonderfully kind comments.
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Embrace the love from above!
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
You have a vital story to share. You could investigate further. See what his day to day life might have been like. My family had always been poor sharecroppers. We all love to plant and grow things. I can cook up turnip greens with hamhocks, Butterbeans with ham and a big mess of cornbread. Yes indeedy I am Southern! Karen
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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You have a vital story to share. You could investigate further. See what his day to day life might have been like. My family had always been poor sharecroppers. We all love to plant and grow things. I can cook up turnip greens with hamhocks, Butterbeans with ham and a big mess of cornbread. Yes indeedy I am Southern! Karen
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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If I was not already happily married, I would be sending you a marriage proposal right away. You are my kinda gal. Um-hm!
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We southern women love to feed our men. Someday i'll tell you about my pies and cobblers.:-)
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I would love to hear about them. The thought of tasting them is even more exciting.
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I can also make the best cheesecake you have ever wrapped your lips around,
That and my green pea salad was always asked for wherever I went. There were never any leftovers. That's a mark of god eating! Karen
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I agree. I have always liked somethin yummy for the tummy.
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I loved growing the stuff and cooking it. It's part of our DNA.
Comment from Colorado Owl
Thank you for this inspiring story. What a remarkable man! I'm wondering if you have written a book about him and your ancestors. Yes, their gift was definitely passed on to you. Well done!
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Thank you for this inspiring story. What a remarkable man! I'm wondering if you have written a book about him and your ancestors. Yes, their gift was definitely passed on to you. Well done!
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Thank you. I am writing my biography and their story, at least what I know of their story, will be included.
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading this story. It was interesting and very descriptive. I'm glad he didn't die as a slave. I wonder how some people thought slavery was okay. The poem was well.written. Great job.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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I enjoyed reading this story. It was interesting and very descriptive. I'm glad he didn't die as a slave. I wonder how some people thought slavery was okay. The poem was well.written. Great job.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Thank you Brenda. I appreciate your comments.
Comment from gansach
This is a beautiful and loving tribute poem for your great-grandfather. It has a wonderful presentation and great rhyming. It is informative and expresses the pride you have in him and your family. I love family history, it's so fascinating. I enjoyed this poem very much--I ell done. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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This is a beautiful and loving tribute poem for your great-grandfather. It has a wonderful presentation and great rhyming. It is informative and expresses the pride you have in him and your family. I love family history, it's so fascinating. I enjoyed this poem very much--I ell done. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your kind and generous comments. I appreciate it.
Comment from Aussie
A beautiful tribute to your Great Grandfather and your ancestral family. It's very important to remember them as they now look down and remember you. Looking after their graves and honoring them brings their lives to your memories. K xx
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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A beautiful tribute to your Great Grandfather and your ancestral family. It's very important to remember them as they now look down and remember you. Looking after their graves and honoring them brings their lives to your memories. K xx
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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I feel a very strong attachment to the memories their stories engender. Most especially as my family prepares to celebrate our 116th consecutive reunion.
Comment from iDri.Luv.Jesus
Oh, wow, a beautiful family history, and it's so wonderful to have read your story telling. I learned, and thanks. I like your clear story with an easy understanding point across. Congrats to your "Recognized" and "All Time Best #6!"
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Oh, wow, a beautiful family history, and it's so wonderful to have read your story telling. I learned, and thanks. I like your clear story with an easy understanding point across. Congrats to your "Recognized" and "All Time Best #6!"
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your comments.
Comment from Begin Again
I think every immigrant who came to this country to start a new life deserves as many accolades and standing ovations as they can get. Crossing the ocean and starting fresh isn't easy at any time and then to be faced with slavery and hatred is another factor. You've written a wonderful tribute and should be so proud.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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I think every immigrant who came to this country to start a new life deserves as many accolades and standing ovations as they can get. Crossing the ocean and starting fresh isn't easy at any time and then to be faced with slavery and hatred is another factor. You've written a wonderful tribute and should be so proud.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 23-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Thank you, and yes I am proud. In an upcoming autobiography the whole story will expose my roots that come from not only Madagascar, but the US Virgin Islands of St. Thomas as well.
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Good luck!
