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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Central Florida veterans remember what they brought to war

Central Florida veterans remember what they brought to war
Darryl E. Owens | Sentinel Staff Writer
November 11, 2008
When patriots answer the call of war, they carry with them crackerjack training, high-tech gear and the hopes of a nation.

Troops also often carry along something else: mementos from home.

War fighters bring along amulets against homesickness, reminders of why they are fighting, portable succor -- whether a piece of jewelry, a four-leaf clover or a dog-eared photo of their best girl. Just about anything that whispers sweetly of home.

Three Central Florida veterans recall, in their own words, the mementos that brought a taste of home to the front lines.

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