Thanks lee s. That short page spoke volumes, and the defenders of our freedom are honored thru that poem.
Final inspection (Memorial Day) 5/27/05 5:41 p.m.
A friend emailed this to me today. Sure hope even a short hitch get you an atta boy or two up there.
.....lee s.
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier, how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns, can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent, because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place, among the people here.
They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly, for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier, you've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell."
~Author Unknown~
Remember, it is the Soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the Soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag. Please pass this on and pray for our men and women currently serving our country and pray for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom!
Live Well
Laugh Often
Love Much
Thanks lee s. That short page spoke volumes, and the defenders of our freedom are honored thru that poem.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...sianaBill2.gif
______________________________________
USS AMERICA, CVA 66, VAW 124, 1969-70
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/LaBill/usaCa.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ill/powmia.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...l/amflag37.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ial_Day_14.gif
Amen.
Excellent
I'll second that Amen!
did it
PROUD MEMBER OF TEAM GEEZER
Crappie.com Pro Staff
Guber Pro Staff
Cane Pole Pro Staff
Haulin Ash Pro Staff
Thanks!!!!!!!! Lee...s
Semper Fi
"Well done thou good and faithful servant"
Great stuff!!!!!
Catch and Release: Catch the slabs and Release the little'uns