Lichtenberger wrote poetic memories of World War II from his heart

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

When Adams County resident Lloyd Lichtenberger felt overwhelmed by the surroundings of World War II, he would often take out a pencil and paper and jot down the feelings of his heart.

“He was my buddy, the swellest buddy,
As nice a buddy as could be found.
Whenever I went, went with my buddy,
Then the Army moved us around.
My buddy and I were parted,
In tears we bid each goodbye.
I will never forget my buddy,
Whether he may live or die.”

Lichtenberger jotted down words of rhyme in describing the separation of a close friend while he was in England in 1944....