I don't there is much sadder, The Final Inspection

[Jason]

I have no words for this right now... JMJ
atriot:

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The Final Inspection​

The Marine stood and faced his God
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.​

Step forward now, O' Devil-Dog,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?​

The Marine squared his shoulders,
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 fear.​

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 'round the throne
Where saints had often trod
As the Marine awaited quietly,
The judgment of his God,​

Step forward now, My Fine Marine,
You've borne your burdens well,​

Walk your post on Heaven's streets,​

You've served your time in hell.​

 

[TxEMTP69]

wow

 

[MadMo44Mag]

Speechless!!!! Amen!!!

 

[Big country]

Speechless is correct.

 

[navyguy]

Very well done.

 

[308nato]

WOW also.atriot:

 

[Jason]

I even forgot the word think in the title...

 

[Wedge]

Awesome!!!

 

[APatriot]

Agree....

I have had it in picture frames hanging in my office at work for two years.

I have no words for this right now... JMJ

atriot:

​

The Final Inspection​

The Marine stood and faced his God
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.​

Step forward now, O' Devil-Dog,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?​

The Marine squared his shoulders,
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 fear.​

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 'round the throne
Where saints had often trod
As the Marine awaited quietly,
The judgment of his God,​

Step forward now, My Fine Marine,
You've borne your burdens well,​

Walk your post on Heaven's streets,​

You've served your time in hell.​

 

[hkusp1]

really good, teared up a little.

 

[res1b3uq]

I've---got something in my eye.

 

[dee]

Very very good.

 

[GM.Chief]

Well written.

 

[ReVrEnD_0341]

Thanks Jason.

 

[Cowtown]

That is awesome.... I will forward this to my Son.. is a Marine SGT.

 

[APatriot]

Cowtown.......

Join the USMC Affiliate group here on TGT....you qualify my friend. You are a parent of a US Marine! God Bless You and your Son.

Semper Fi

That is awesome.... I will forward this to my Son.. is a Marine SGT.

 

[TxEMTP69]

anyone know who wrote it. I need to send it to my boss, his son is a Marine