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That fateful day on November 22, 1963

America’s innocence died with mine

A completely new world unfolding

The intensity of war drums escalating

While we fought our own war at home

For the hearts and minds of our citizens.

Three years to the day after Jack’s demise

I arrived in Dallas for another destiny

My induction swearing to kill and maim

Those sworn enemies of our country

Faced with a dilemma, an enigma of faith

Since killers cannot enter heaven’s realm.