Poetic Obituaries: [Army Pfc. Paul E.] began his tour of duty

in Afghanistan in April.

Though he wrote poetry and played Mozart on the piano, Paul had firmly stated to family since the age of 12, that he was going to be a soldier, his mother said.

He had military flags on his bedroom ceiling, she said. He joined the Civil Air Patrol in middle school.

from Cape Cod Times: Mashpee 'warrior poet' killed overseas

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