Happy 4th
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 496
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From: West Friendship MD
St. Jude Donor '05
Happy 4th right back atcha...and consider the following
zrgator...U.S.A. 1969-1972
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~
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, not the politicians that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It is also the Soldier who, wether we like it or not, that gives us the right to defame and even burn the flag. It is the Soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and too often whose coffin is draped with the flag.
So as we celebrate another Independence Day and if you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
zrgator...U.S.A. 1969-1972
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~
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, not the politicians that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It is also the Soldier who, wether we like it or not, that gives us the right to defame and even burn the flag. It is the Soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and too often whose coffin is draped with the flag.
So as we celebrate another Independence Day and if you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,068
Likes: 27
From: St. Joseph Mo
A few of the many who gave thier tomorrows for our Day of Freedom.
KIA AnKhe Province RVN.
Joe Fowler April 16 '69
Perry Hopkins Oct. 30 '69
Wesley Vermeesch Oct. 30 '69
Thomas Clark Oct. 30 '69
James Herin Oct. 30 '69
Former members of Delta Co., 1st Bn, 8th Inf, 4th Inf Div.
KIA AnKhe Province RVN.
Joe Fowler April 16 '69
Perry Hopkins Oct. 30 '69
Wesley Vermeesch Oct. 30 '69
Thomas Clark Oct. 30 '69
James Herin Oct. 30 '69
Former members of Delta Co., 1st Bn, 8th Inf, 4th Inf Div.
