[Boatanchors] Memorial Day

[n2lxm at juno.com]

THE FINAL INSPECTION 


The Marine 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, Marine,

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My Church have you been true?"

The Marine 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 Marine waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Marine,

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 Sailor, not the poet, 
Who has given us the freedom of speech. 

It's the Airmen, not the politicians 
That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. 

It's the Marine who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, 
And whose coffin is draped by the flag. 


So this Memorial Day take a moment to reflect, on those who have given
 the last full measure of devotion to Our Country and Our Freedom. 
And if you see a Veteran, stop shake their hand and Say Thank You. For a
Job Well Done


                                                    Jeff N2LXM
                                                      American
                                                        Patriot
                                     Proud Father of Two US Marines
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