TellingBird
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Post by TellingBird on Oct 26, 2010 3:56:51 GMT 9.5
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~
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Post by Chips on Oct 26, 2010 4:43:06 GMT 9.5
A really nice contribution Richard. thanks for sharing.
You may be wondering why I removed this from the Roll of Honour board and you deserve an explanation.
I look on that board as an extension of a memorial to troops that have given their lives while serving their country. As such, in my opinion, it should remain free of nothing but sympathetic comments from members and guests on the individual soldiers thread.
That being said... each entry into the Roll of Honour is owned by the relatives of that soldier and only they may perpetuate their memories of their loved one with additional posts containing stories, photographs and any other material regarding that person. Members and guests may respond to those additional posts and comments.
Like you, I've been tempted many times to add appropriate things but firmly resist the temptation.
My reason for doing it this way is to ensure the board doesn't become cluttered and only the names of those we have lost stand out in each thread header.
Thank you Brother.
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