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 UnknownRemember, it is the Soldier, not the reporterWho 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 Who salutes the flag,Who serves beneath the flag,and Whose coffin is draped by the flag,who allows the protester to burn the flag.
AnyFace almost 6 years ago
Is this strip a rerun?
drogers30 almost 6 years ago
Who cares it’s appropriate
JD'Huntsville'AL almost 6 years ago
So what do you think the last helmet represent? Korea? Viet Nam? Iraq?
JD'Huntsville'AL almost 6 years ago
The only Memorial Day strip out of the 15 I follow.
khmo almost 6 years ago
Thank you
stealth694 almost 6 years ago
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 UnknownRemember, it is the Soldier, not the reporterWho 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 Who salutes the flag,Who serves beneath the flag,and Whose coffin is draped by the flag,who allows the protester to burn the flag.Nyckname almost 6 years ago
That’s a lot of crosses.
And not everyone who was killed in action was a Christian.
Thorby almost 6 years ago
For all those who served, for all those who died, for all those still fighting the battles in their minds and hearts……. LEST WE FORGET.
doneidson almost 6 years ago
Why is there not a Confederate cap on here as well?
JanBic Premium Member almost 6 years ago
A few of the other religious markers that Our National Cemetaries (including Arlington) use would be appropriate — at least in the background.
SUZUKI LT230 PRO almost 6 years ago
what does the left hat represent?
SUZUKI LT230 PRO almost 6 years ago
what does the hat on the left represent?