Remember loved/missed ones

[snapman]

To all Servicemen and women out there, from all Countries, you're dedication and sacrifice is not forgotten amongst the humble public:

Lest We Forget.....

And finally, a poem, author unknown;

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.'

 

[wenglishboy]

Thinking of you uncle layton. Wish we had time together grandparents on both sides. Dear friend ido you were young and pure when i knew you. and you were young and pure when you left. So many of you gone now. I will never stop thinking of you all at this time of year however my tears will be of happiness from the memory's not of a selfish loss. A special thought to the brave soldiers "OUT THERE" and those who have returned both live and dead. And a thought goes out to all those familys of the fallen and to all of you who are feeling a loss at this time.

From my family to yours

X

 

[Lainie]

id like to remember a dear friend of mine. next month it will be 2 yrs since he passed away aged 47. id never met him in person. got to know him on a forum his username was eaststandhibby and he was an absolute gent. i did go to his funeral and met his lovely wife and family. he was the most genuine person id got to know on the net and had a heart of gold.



R.I.P. Bob

miss your banter

 

[surfbum]

great post to the man that went by the name eaststandhibby one of the best, i never met him in person but had good times with him on line.
gone but not forgotten
c u again some time bob u was a star. and i was ur legend lol xx

id like to remember a dear friend of mine. next month it will be 2 yrs since he passed away aged 47. id never met him in person. got to know him on a forum his username was eaststandhibby and he was an absolute gent. i did go to his funeral and met his lovely wife and family. he was the most genuine person id got to know on the net and had a heart of gold.



R.I.P. Bob

miss your banter