gunnut
Junior Member
>Thought I would share this with you all,its very touching,and the vets amoungst you will be able to identify with it.It touched me,and made me proud also.
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's the Military, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the
> press. It's the Military, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of
> speech. It's the Military, not the politicians that ensures our right to
> life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It's the Military who salutes
> the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the
> flag.
>
> 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.
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's the Military, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the
> press. It's the Military, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of
> speech. It's the Military, not the politicians that ensures our right to
> life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It's the Military who salutes
> the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the
> flag.
>
> 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.
