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Colonel Tom

Happy 100th Birthday Colonel Tom

 

What a legend Colonel Tom has become

The hearts of all our nation, he has won

To walk a hundred laps was his only goal

At 100 years old, it should have taken its toll

But Colonel Tom took it all in his stride

Filling isolated days with cheer and pride

 

The news of his challenge travelled far and wide

The media shared his story, prou...

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