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Click on MENU to choose movie OR Click on the Start Button to View. A Pittance of Time - by Terry Kelly Visit Terry's Web site http://www.terry-kelly.com
My Hero is a tribute song written by Gordon Fendley
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Our American Comrades.
I've seen many attempts at putting this together. Here is my attempt in video format.
"50,000 Names Carved in the Wall" by George Jones
About the Wall and more about the Wall from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial
THE
FINAL INSPECTION
A 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, young soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To your God 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, young soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'
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