Remembrance Day 2014

      Lest We Forget

Remembrance Day:- Tuesday November 11, 2014

On the 11th Hour, Of the 11th Day, Of the 11th Month......

Our freedoms today came at a high price, and we should never forget that wars shatter lives, families, and communities. 


In Remembrance and with Gratitude.  For those who have served, those serving now, and those yet called to serve. Bless you and Thank you.

  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.

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'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~

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