TreeStandBowHunter Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 If you are or have ever been a Soldier, Airmen or a Sailor, just put yourself in the Marines place....it all means the same. This is dedicated to the Marines from 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment that gave their life the last few days in Western Iraq THE MARINES 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, you Marine, 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 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 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 ****." Remember, it is the Marine, not the reporter Who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the Marine, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the Marine Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, and Whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag. Please pray for our men and women currently serving our country and pray for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION I absolutly have chills right now. Thank you so much for shareing that. Semper Fi. Cpl. Schweitzer 2nd Tnk Bn 2nd Mar Div Camp Lejeune N.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION I have chills after reading this.......good post Mike, da** good post................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION S---Hot post TSB. You guy are great and deserve much more recognition than you get. Thank you for your service to our great country. Dude they made you a Mod, what is this place coming to? LOL Elwood MSgt Ellingwood USAF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bexar_county89 Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION That was awesome!!! I know too many guys that have gone off to war and never came home.... in that sense I hope that poem is true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cowpoke Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION Great post!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION Reminds me of the thief on the cross beside Jesus. Good post Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricfirefighter Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION cant say enough good things about are men and women in the service great post TSBH even if you do work for the navy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted May 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION [ QUOTE ] great post TSBH even if you do work for the navy [/ QUOTE ] We work for the Navy alright.... THE MEN'S DEPARTMENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION That is an excellent post. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION best post i've seen in a while, tsb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebig1 Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION i got chills also. that's beautifully written. we've all lost brothers in this war. i know i have. they will be missed dearly. they were good men. i've felt guilty every day i think about them and how i wasn't there with them. many times i've picked up the phone to go, but haven't taken the responsibility to go again. i'm always afraid that by the time i get there it'll all be over. Rest peacefully brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION wow, what a post Mike, I got shivers reading that! God Bless Your Troops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION That says it all...Semper Fi. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7th Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Re: THE MARINES FINAL INSPECTION Thanks Marine, I have seen this one but for the Army, I know that there is one for every branch but it still hold true. I am glad that there is enough of us that remember that others will not forget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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