[Milsurplus] Memorial Day

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

Thank you.

God Bless

Ken W7EKB


On 28 May 2017 at 19:58, n2lxm at juno.com wrote:

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> 
> THE FINAL INSPECTION 
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> 
> The Marine stood and faced God,
> 
> Which must always come to pass.
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> He hoped his shoes were shining,
> 
> Just as brightly as his brass. 
> 
> "Step forward now, Marine,
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> How shall I deal with you?
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> Have you always turned the other cheek?
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> To My Church have you been true?"
> 
> The Marine squared his shoulders and said,
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> "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
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> Because those of us who carry guns,
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> Can't always be a saint.
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> I've had to work most Sundays,
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> And at times my talk was tough.
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> And sometimes I've been violent,
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> Because the world is awfully rough.
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> But, I never took a penny,
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> That wasn't mine to keep...
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> Though I worked a lot of overtime,
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> When the bills got just too steep.
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> And I never passed a cry for help,
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> Though at times I shook with fear. 
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> And sometimes, God, forgive me,
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> I've wept unmanly tears.
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> I know I don't deserve a place,
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> Among the people here.
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> They never wanted me around,
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> Except to calm their fears.
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> If you've a place for me here, Lord,
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> It needn't be so grand.
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> I never expected or had too much,
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> But if you don't, I'll understand.
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> There was a silence all around the throne,
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> Where the saints had often trod.
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> As the Marine waited quietly,
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> For the judgment of his God.
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> "Step forward now, Marine,
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> You've borne your burdens well.
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> Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, 
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> 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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