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I had lots of friends who were fighting in Vietnam and I am still friends with veterans of the war.
Gordon Lightfoot
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Gordon Lightfoot
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: November 17
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Gordon Meredith Lightfoot
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I can see her lying back in her faded dress in a room where do what you don't confess.
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Sometimes I think it's a shame, when I get feeling better when I'm feeling no pain.
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Those who put their faith in fire, in fire their faith shall be repaid.
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