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12-23-2008, 12:18 PM
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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, 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to 350+ music, sports, & news radio stations – including
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ONE SHOT ONE KILL A veteran is a person who at one time wrote a check payable to the United States of America and in the sum column put up to and including my life 
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12-23-2008, 12:40 PM
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Thank you
Thank you for that one. It's brought a tear to my eye.
Merry Christmas Bulletpusher
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Bulletpusher Archer's do it Standing Up! God's Not Dead! The Republic of Texas In life, you won't go far unless you know where the gopher holes are. "From the Sayings of Wisdom from the Clan Varley" Lo do they call to me. They bid me take my place among them in the Halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live forever. "My greatest fear is that my sins will come back to haunt me", Mel Gibson from the Patriot.
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12-23-2008, 07:27 PM
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Not a lot ya can add to that! Thanks for posting.
Dan
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Lifes not meant to be a journey to the grave with the intentions of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thouroughly used up, totally wore out,loudly proclaiming.... WOW.....WHAT A RIDE.......
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