veteran friend of mine passes 4-6p today

a friend I"ve know for 45+ years, that is a little older than me, been in a wheel chair after waking up one morning serving his country"s duty, ,passed today around 4-6p mst, just before he could celebrate veterans day.....bless him for his service in the military...and bless the men and women that also served for our freedom,,,,

"bless him for his service in the military...and bless the men and women that also served for our freedom,,,,"

True that!

he'll be standing up tall and saluting the flag with the rest of the ones that passed over......

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, 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 have not.

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 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~


Please pray for our men and women

especially as we near Veteran’s Day
who have served, and are

currently serving our country.

And pray for those who have given

the ultimate sacrifice for freedom....



God Bless You!

Thank you for the poem, and thank my God for folks that give their all to protect me and mine.

D.