Friday, January 21, 2011

The Final Inspection

 
 
 
 
 
 
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,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 Soldier, not the reporter 
Who has given us the freedom of the press.
 
It's the Soldier, not the poet, 
Who has given us the freedom of speech.
 
It's the Soldier, not the politicians 
That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness..
 
It's the Soldier 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,

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....
THESE COLORS DON'T RUN
 

AMEN!
 
We the people are the rightful masters of the Congress and the Courts -
Not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow men
Who pervert the Constitution.
Abraham Lincoln
WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE,

ONLY BECAUSE

OF THE BRAVE!God Bless Our Military

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