Lest We Forget

[Hawgstoppah]

 

 

 

Today I will reverently and silently mourn the grandfather I never knew, who's great sacrafice has allowed me and my family to live in freedom from oppression and tyrrany. God bless him and all those that served, and especialy those that gave the ultimate sacrafice. May you rest.

 

Brian

[SilverDoctor]

We also stand in silence and remembrance to an Uncle lost in the RCAF. My Dad luckily returned to me.

 

 

 

 

[duanec]

thanks to those who served [like my grandfather did], and thanks to those men & women who are serving now [even if i don't agree with everywhere you are posted and in what capacity].

[Hawgstoppah]

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, 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 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~

 

[Hawgstoppah]

For those of us in Lethbridge, there is going to be 429 squadron at the cenotaph at noon, with a fly past at 12:10pm, so look up.

[dekkard2019]

Thanks troops! You are the best!

[fishinglibin]

To all the troops past and present, Thank You, and to my Dad Sidney, Thanks For Your Service in WW 2, 4 years anti aircraft in England. You always made me proud. He Loved to march to the pipes. Calgary Highlanders, & Canadian Infantry. We live the sweet life we do thanks to their sacrifice. I am off to the war museum later this aft. I am proud to say Dad is on the mural in the foyer. Forever Proud. God Bless PL