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'STARS & STRIPES SALUTES THE HOMECOMING OF A SOLDIER!



"God Bless Our Troops and The Country They Serve!



God has blessed us all, for He has put Soldiers here to protect what we believe in!
(©'2013'Revised with added email circular)...
...'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 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~

We Declare These Truths To Be Self Evident....

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

If you care to offer the smallest token
 of recognition and appreciation
for the Military,
Please  pray for our men and women
Who have served and are currently
 serving our country
And pray for those who have given
 the ultimate sacrifice
for freedom of all!

'GOD BLESS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER!

 'THE HOMECOMING OF A SOLDIER'
 
This email is being circulated around the world - please keep it going...............

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© 22/Nov/2012    
  
'STARS&STRIPES SALUTES`
GIVING `THANKS` TO THE....
`HOMECOMING OF A SOLDIER'`

StarsAndStripes
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

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`Today, Stars&Stripes` Salutes All US FORCES  
In Giving `THANKS`
Who At One Time Have Given Dedicated Service
To Our Country' In All Medical Fields
And Armed Branches
Of All US Armed Forces.

***:HOMECOMING OF A SOLDIER;***

For all my 'Band of Brothers and Sisters"

      ``THANKFUL FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY``



He was getting old and paunchy
And his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion,
Telling stories of the past.
 
Of a war that he once fought in
And the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies;
They were heroes, every one.
 
And tho' sometimes to his neighbors
His tales became a joke,
All his buddies listened quietly
For they knew whereof he spoke.
 
But we'll hear his tales no longer,
For old Bob has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer
For a Soldier died today.
 
He won't be mourned by many,
Just his children and his wife.
For he lived an ordinary,
Very quiet sort of life.
 
He held a job and raised a family,
Going quietly on his way;
And the world won't note his passing,
Tho' a Soldier died today.
 
When politicians leave this earth,
Their bodies lie in state.
While thousands note their passing,
And proclaim that they were great.
 
Papers tell of their life stories
From the time that they were young.
But the passing of a Soldier
Goes unnoticed, and unsung.
 
Is the greatest contribution
To the welfare of our land,
Someone who breaks his promise
And cons his fellow man?
 
Or the ordinary fellow
Who in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his country
And offers up his life?
 
The politician's stipend
And the style in which he lives,
Are often disproportionate,
To the service that he gives.
 
While the ordinary Soldier,
Who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal
And perhaps a pension - though small.
 
It is not the politicians
With their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom
That our country now enjoys.
 
Should you find yourself in danger,
With your enemies at hand,
Would you really want some cop-out,
With his ever waffling stand?
 
Or would you want a Soldier -
His home, his country, his kin,
Just a common Soldier,
Who would fight until the end?
 
He was just a common Soldier,
And his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us
We may need his like again.
 
For when countries are in conflict,
We find the Soldier's part,
Is to clean up all the troubles
That the politicians start.
 
If we cannot do him honor
While he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage
At the ending of his days.
 
Perhaps just a simple headline
In the paper that might say:
"OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING,
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY."
(AUTHOR UNKNOWN)





God Bless Our Service Men and Women
Thank you for all you do!
 


This Is Just Incredible .. Awesome .. Beautiful ..  
And What A Perfect Song!                                                                

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HOMECOMING:

This May Water Your Eyes A Bit.~.Have A Tissue Ready!



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`THANK~YOU TROOPS FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE`
TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

©2012:
'IN GOD WE TRUST'
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
`STARS&STRIPES`








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