plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

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.'






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,
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....



THESE COLORS DON'T RUN




AMEN!



We the people are the rightful masters of both
the Congress and the Courts -
not to overthrow the Constitution
but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Let us not ever forget it.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Nice, thanks Plum. It's hard to read things like this without getting a little choked up.

FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl

And a little peeved with what we see.

Woodsman Loc: Brainerd Mn

Amen And I will never forget all of you who went before me and gave there all God Bless
You for all you have given.

Tom Leach
ADJ E4

hacksaw Loc: Pasadena, Texas

Amen Plumbob. Hit the proverbial nail on the head. Thank you.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

dbed Loc: POMME DE TERRE LAKE MISSOURI

That is a great tribute to all who have served almost choked me up
Thanks Plumbob

Larry M Loc: North Clairmount, San Diego

Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA

Thanks Plum

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

Good one Plum👍👍

Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)

Amen to that!!!

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

Thanks PB. Great post.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Great post Plumbob. Thanks for sharing!

bahmer Loc: Northern Illinois Rockford

Amen and Amen

Eyecrosser Loc: Camdenton Mo. Lake of Ozarks.

I try to take a wounded warrior out fishing each year to show support for our troops. I served and physically came back in one piece; others were/are not so lucky. Reach out to the wounded warrior group in your area and volunteer to help out or take a veteran out in your boat. It's one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. Have met some fantastic young men/women involved in this organization.