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A Soldier's Judgement from his God
Freeper Squantos via Fremail | Unknown | Unknown

Posted on 11/26/2003 7:59:11 AM PST by Jeff Head

A Soldier's Judgement from his God (My Title)

To all who serve, or love or care for those who do...

The soldier stood and faced his 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 just got 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 fear.

If you've a place for me, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much;
But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was 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.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: god; judgement; military; soldiers; tribute
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To: Squantos; patton
Thanks for the ping big guy!!!

You are aces in my book!

41 posted on 11/26/2003 8:56:26 PM PST by Eaker (When the SHTF, I'll go down with a cross in one hand, and a Glock in the other.)
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To: Dubya
I am so impressed with the "lost" generation.

Please let your nephew know that all of the real Americans are behind him and thank him.

Heroes

42 posted on 11/26/2003 9:05:27 PM PST by Eaker (When the SHTF, I'll go down with a cross in one hand, and a Glock in the other.)
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To: Squantos
Just wanted to show you the new tag line. Good post.

Here's to me in my drunken mood when I gamble sin and drink
And here's to me in my sober mode, when sit ponder and think
When my EOD days are over and from this world I pass
I hope they bury me upside down so the world can kiss my --
43 posted on 11/26/2003 9:07:02 PM PST by U S Army EOD (When the EOD technician screws up, he is always the first to notice.)
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To: U S Army EOD
Excellant........You Stay Safe on Turkey Day !!
44 posted on 11/26/2003 9:10:23 PM PST by Squantos (Support Mental Health !........or........ I'LL KILL YOU !!!!)
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To: Jeff Head
We couldn't figure out who wrote it or where it came from.

Jeff, I originally received this poem in a newsletter dedicated to the Marines (from www.grunt.com). The title given in the newsletter was "The Final Judgement", and said the author is unkown.

BTW, it's an awesome newsletter, everyone should sign up for it.

45 posted on 11/26/2003 9:21:14 PM PST by yhwhsman ("Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small..." -Sir Winston Churchill)
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To: U S Army EOD
I hope they bury me upside down so the world can kiss my --

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< /really REALLY world-class dumber than a rock> "-)

46 posted on 11/26/2003 9:27:22 PM PST by Valin (We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.)
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To: Squantos
You too!
47 posted on 11/26/2003 9:28:47 PM PST by Valin (We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.)
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To: Valin
Thank you.
48 posted on 11/26/2003 9:29:16 PM PST by U S Army EOD (When the EOD technician screws up, he is always the first to notice.)
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To: Valin
In fact why don't you just be the first.
49 posted on 11/26/2003 9:31:24 PM PST by U S Army EOD (When the EOD technician screws up, he is always the first to notice.)
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To: Valin
Great Tag Line!
50 posted on 11/26/2003 9:38:49 PM PST by Eaker (When the SHTF, I'll go down with a cross in one hand, and a Glock in the other.)
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To: snippy_about_it
"There is no greater love than for one man to give his life to save another."

"Blessed are those who work tward peace."

51 posted on 11/26/2003 9:42:51 PM PST by concerned about politics ( "Satire". It's Just "Satire.".......So it is.)
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To: Eaker
Great site. Thanks for putting it up.

L

52 posted on 11/26/2003 9:53:24 PM PST by Lurker (Some people say you shouldn't kick a man when he's down. I say there's no better time to do it.)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Bump!
53 posted on 11/27/2003 12:08:15 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: Jeff Head
Thank you so much for posting this!
54 posted on 11/27/2003 12:11:38 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl; Jeff Head; Squantos
Beautiful, indeed. A very touching poem.


55 posted on 11/27/2003 2:04:02 AM PST by radu (May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
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To: U S Army EOD
REALLY!!! First in line? OH WOW man, words cannot express how moved I am.

Mom would be so proud.

56 posted on 11/27/2003 4:37:49 AM PST by Valin (We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.)
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To: Valin
Any time I can help, count on it.
57 posted on 11/27/2003 8:33:27 AM PST by U S Army EOD (When the EOD technician screws up, he is always the first to notice.)
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To: U S Army EOD
:-)
Have a good Thanksgiving!
58 posted on 11/27/2003 8:39:45 AM PST by Valin (We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.)
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To: Temple Owl
ping
59 posted on 11/27/2003 8:44:30 AM PST by Tribune7 (It's not like he let his secretary drown in his car or something.)
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To: Valin
You too, check out the Freeper Foxhole on the 31st RCT for some more of my writings.
60 posted on 11/27/2003 9:49:12 AM PST by U S Army EOD (When the EOD technician screws up, he is always the first to notice.)
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