A Marine to the end.

[S&W645]

Austin Anderson, Marine, Dies After Saving Sole Survivor In Kansas Plane Crash On Way To Christian Rally

Nothing to add that isn't said in the comments.

[mappow]

For God & Country, Semper Fidelis Marine, Semper Fidelis!

[jrock]

The Last Inspection

The soldier 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, 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 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 an unmanly tear

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 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

[Tucker's Mom]

That is an absolutely beautiful poem...thank you for bringing it forward. Goodness knows how many times I've saved and lost that one. I will copy it off you this time and will not lose it again.

Anyway, welcome to this forum...with open arms, from Missouri.