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SGT Robert Pryor
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Tennessee Ernie Ford hosting some injured servicemen in South Lake Tahoe in the fall of 1969. I can't help but notice that handsome devil to the far left in the picture holding his beret and "PRYOR" written in his name tag. He kind of resembles my profile picture.
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SGT Robert Pryor
SGT Robert Pryor
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SFC Richard Williamson - The crazy thing, it didn't even hurt. I felt nothing. It allowed me to finally pursue my life dream to become a farmer.
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SFC Richard Williamson
SFC Richard Williamson
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What a testimonial. Great story with an amazing ending. Thanks, Robert.
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SGT Robert Pryor
SGT Robert Pryor
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SFC Richard Williamson - There is funny thing for those who, like me, dislike politicians. I was in my second term as a City Councilman when that happened. I handed in my resignation with less than a month notice and moved half way across the state to where I took up farming. My standing joke is that I despise politicians so much that during my time on the council I refused to talk to myself.
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SFC Richard Williamson
SFC Richard Williamson
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SGT Robert Pryor - A "stuck-up/conceited" politician. Imagine that! LOL
That's a good one. Can't say that I like them either. Now, you're a farmer a talk to some stranger on the other side of the country. I'm guessing you found your true calling. What kind of farming?
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LTC Wayne Brandon
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Boy, do I remember listening to this one when it was new.
Also watched TEF on his television variety show. He was a smooth entertainer.
Thanks for posting this one SFC Willliamson and have a great day!
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SFC Richard Williamson
SFC Richard Williamson
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It's my pleasure, Sir. I just order his Greatest Hymns on cd.
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LTC Wayne Brandon
LTC Wayne Brandon
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SFC Richard Williamson - You are sure to enjoy that!
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SFC Richard Williamson
SFC Richard Williamson
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I love his singing, no matter which genre; Country or Western. LOL and Gospell, of course, first and foremost.
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LTC Stephen C.
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Sixteen Tons sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford is one of my all time favorites, SFC Richard Williamson! I never knew until now , though, it was written by Merle Travis and he recorded it first! Listen to his version and you can easily tell why Ford’s version became the hit!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pfVvqLM_e4
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LTC Wayne Brandon
LTC Wayne Brandon
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Thanks, Steve ~
I didn't know Merle Travis had written this song and suspect the reason it later became a hit is that TEF sang it in that rich, bass-baritone voice that made it a hit.
Either way, it's a classic.
Have a great day, brother, and stay well!
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SFC Richard Williamson
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LTC Wayne Brandon - I've probably heard this many times, but was most likely too young to remember, or I'm too old now to remember. lol
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LTC Wayne Brandon
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SFC Richard Williamson - I know the feeling! lol
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