MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE TO OUR SOLDIERS

[UNEEK]

GOD AND THE SOLDIER AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN

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 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

 

 

 

THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Off we go into the wild blue yonder

Climbing high into the sun.

Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,

At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun!

Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,

Off with one helluva roar!

We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!

Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

 

THE UNITED STATES ARMY

Then it's HI! HI! Hey!

The Army's on its way.

Count off the cadence loud and strong

For where e're we go,

You will always know

That The Army Goes Rolling Along.

 

THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

We're always ready for the call,

We place our trust in Thee.

Through howling gale and shot and shell

To win our victory.

"Semper Paratus" is our guide,

Our pledge, our motto, too.

We're "Always Ready" do or die!

Aye! Coast Guard, we fight for you.

 

THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

From the Halls of Montezuma

To the Shores of Tripoli;

We will fight our country's battles

In the air, on land and sea.

First to fight for right and freedom

And to keep our honor clean.

We are proud to claim the title

of United States Marine.

 

THE UNITED STATES NAVY

Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh.

Farewell to college joys, we sail at break of day-ay-ay-ay.

Through our last night on shore, drink to the foam.

Until we meet once more, here's wishing you a happy voyage home.