Since tomorrow would have been the 63rd wedding anniversary of our Mom and Dad I thought it was appropriate to do something in remembrance of that event.  The following poem, written by my brother Duane was in Issue 2 of "Oliver Heritage", but I thought the members of HPOCA and other Oliver fans that use this website might enjoy it also.

OLD TRACTORS &amp; BOYS

When the first new tractor, came to the farm,
It was like a new born, full of wonder and charm.
The promise of the future, the trust of the past, 
The babies and tractors changed farm life fast.
These new additions required great care, 
They were shown off to the neighbors, in town and the fair.
The kids and the tractors all grew in size.
All guided by parents that time proved so wise.
The made the kids and the tractors work hard at life's chore,
To take what you have and try to make more.
Rex and Betty are gone, the five boys growing old,
And most of the tractors are gone, broken or sold.
But the tractors we have get the greatest of care 
And we remember Mom and Dad like they are right there.

I hope you Oliver fans enjoy the poem.  Happy anniversary to Mom and Dad!

Bill Brandt
For the Oliver Driving Brandt Brothers Bill, Don, Bruce, Duane and Greg