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Back in my town there was a great man who everybody knew.
He taught about history, computers, and life at the local public school.
He took an interest in everyone, even those who didn't fit in.
And I just hope somehow he knew what we all thought of him.

I hope you know the lives you touched and how you helped us find our way.
'Cause you know I speak for thousands and I know it's fair to say,
That many of us live good lives now that you helped us to shape.
And we love you,
And we miss you, Mr. J.

One time I wrote a math subroutine for an assignment that he gave,
But Mr. J was a history man; math was far from his forté.
So he talked to my other teachers to ask for their okay
For me to teach his classes my subroutine for the next few days.

These days, I'm a teacher, too, working for the FAA.
And my students keep the world safe as you all fly on your way.
Well sometimes I stop and wonder and sometimes I stop and pray.
That I'm half as good as you were, Mr. J.

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from A History Man, released January 8, 2017

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Edmund Snyder Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Edmund is an avant garde singer, songwriter, and guitarist who creates an eclectic mix of tunes. He has set a challenge to perfect his art by writing a new song each week during 2014. Edmund is a Navy veteran who has traveled extensively both in and out of the military. He draws on his experiences in small town and big city America as well as his adventures to craft his words. ... more

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