Hi Folks,
I am sharing this with you because it is a shame that our troops are often not considered for who they
really are and what they represent in the lives of every man woman and child in our United States.
We are all negligent in our responsibilities to support our troops and be openly grateful for their efforts
and sacrifices made so freely in our behalf. protecting us daily in so many unfriendly places in the World.
I spent a little more than 20 years in the Navy Reserves. I wasn’t called to serve, but, I was ready to go if
called. I worked for 33 years with the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, in connection with
DoD contracts let in support of our troops. I am totally behind our troops and behind the same thing they
are all about: AMERICA!
How about you? What are you about? Will you serve when called to defend your country? Will you give
your life so that others can share the American dream, so that children can grow up under the same conditions
that you experienced as you grew? I hope so!
Now, ask your representatives in Washington if they are willing to do the same thing. They are supposed to
you know? They take an oath to protect and defend the Constitution from all enemies, both foreign and
domestic. There is no limit on how far they are to go in order to do so. I tell my representatives that I expect
them to but I have never gotten a response in the affirmative or negative. I don’t think any of them are the
least bit willing. What do you think?
Sincerely,
Joseph D. Hollinger
God Bless America!
N O W THIS is a poster!
I don’t know who wrote the final inspection, but it brought tears to my eyes. Keep this going!
Read to the end!
I hope this poster circles the globe.
If it weren’t for the United States military,
there’d be NO United States of America .
PLEASE DO NOT HOLD ON TO THIS NOR PRESS DELETE.
SOMEONE HAS TO HOLD OUR COUNTRY IN THEIR HANDS.
SEND THIS ON.
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 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 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 pass this on.
