A Soldier's Heart

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"Travis was a soldier with heart. His love for his family, his country and his community is unquestioned. He never hesitated to put his life on the line for those he loved- and he loved many and deeply." So begins Travis Barrett's eulogy.
    A true hero is a hero in everyday life.
    This the story of a man with strong values and integrity and the people whose lives he affected.
    - Beth, the abused child he befriended and protected, when he was still a child himself
    - Mack, his buddy in the armed forces who would have died for him if necessary
    - Colleen, the woman he worshiped, even after her death
    - Jeanne, the woman he couldn't let himself love
    
    Author's note: The structure of this story is unusual and experimental. It was inspired by the words of an atheist, who said that the only immortality we have is the remembrances we leave those who have known us.  I don't agree with him, and certainly Travis, a minister's son, wouldn't. But it stirred ideas in my mind.
    This is the first draft. I would appreciate comments and suggestions that would improve it.All Rights Reserved

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"Travis was a soldier with heart. His love for his family, his country and his community is unquestioned. He never hesitated to put his life on the line for those he loved- and he loved many and deeply." So begins Travis Barrett's eulogy.
    A true hero is a hero in everyday life.
    This the story of a man with strong values and integrity and the people whose lives he affected.
    - Beth, the abused child he befriended and protected, when he was still a child himself
    - Mack, his buddy in the armed forces who would have died for him if necessary
    - Colleen, the woman he worshiped, even after her death
    - Jeanne, the woman he couldn't let himself love
    
    Author's note: The structure of this story is unusual and experimental. It was inspired by the words of an atheist, who said that the only immortality we have is the remembrances we leave those who have known us.  I don't agree with him, and certainly Travis, a minister's son, wouldn't. But it stirred ideas in my mind.
    This is the first draft. I would appreciate comments and suggestions that would improve it.

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