Armistice Day

[JillyBeanz]

At 11am this morning the people of the UK and associated members will honour our fallen soldiers with a two minute silence. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our allied forces and their families for their dedication and courage in order that we all live the way we do today.

 

From all wars, from all times, from all over the world. Lest we not forget.

[judygram]

Thank you Jill and the American people call it Veteran's Day but it means the same thing, they have my heartfelt graditude and may we never forget.

[danmcq]

Thanks for starting this Jill. We all owe a ton to the brave men and women that have put their lives on the line for our freedom and to remove oppression from those who fall under it.

[judygram]

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, 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~

 

It's the Military, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the Press.

It's the Military, not thepoet who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Military, not the politicians that ensures our right to Life, Liberty , and the pursuit of Happiness.

It's the Military, that salutes the flag, that serves beneath it, who's coffins are draped by it.

[Ray P]

Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JillyBeanz]

What fab verses Judy - very poignant, so very true.