OT=Happy Veterans Day Brothers

I have an e-mail called " Ready for final inspection" that was sent to me and it touched me deeply. I tried unsuccessfully to post it here. If anyone else has it and can post it, please do ! I think it will be a big success. Thanks and GOD BLESS AMERICA even with the mess it is currently in.

send it to me...

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Dave

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 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 bill s 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, you Marine,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in He!!.'

Author Unknown~


It's the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the freedom of speech.

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

The last of the message is :

It's the Soldier who salutes the flag'
Who serves beneath the flag'
And whose coffin is draped by the flag

Please pray for our men and women who served and those currently serving our country and pray for those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Thank you to all of you veterans for serving our country and protecting me and my family. God Bless You. Chris

Awesome! I copied it and sent it to everyone on my email list.