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Phillip Coffey - Earned his degree

EARNED HIS DEGREE - by Phillip Coffey
(Tribute to my father -in-law Dennis Neat, Vietnam Veteran)

Got his 'so called' Social Security card when he was twelve-shining shoes for upscale clientele.

Never had a day of not working until he completely wore out - just couldn't do anymore.

Many in his generation just didn't have the option of getting a college degree.



Took on trucking when he was very young, but first he had to go to Vietnam - Ole Uncle Sam wrote him a letter with "Greetings" - public servant to all.

He did a plenty for the war effort, they say our country lost - only know what I've been told, but I know for sure they were not treated well when returning home.

They walked through the jungles holding their M-16 weapons high - not to get wet.

Never got a formal education but let's all give the Vietnam Veterans that had to walk through the Murky swamps heaps of passion - they earned their degree.


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