THE FINAL INSPECTION

WAR-PARTY · September 3rd, 2007, 01:08 PM

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The Marine 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, Marine,

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 Marine waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you Marine,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell."

~Author Unknown~

HMUSN · September 3rd, 2007, 01:22 PM

03 R Code · September 3rd, 2007, 01:22 PM

That's nice.

MSO · September 3rd, 2007, 02:24 PM

WAR-PARTY · September 3rd, 2007, 10:30 PM

this is good read!

HMUSN · September 3rd, 2007, 10:32 PM

very much so.

it doesn't sink in as much because most people haven't put time in the Force.

MSO · September 3rd, 2007, 10:34 PM

the navy and the marines use the same navy anchor?

(yes i kno)

06RedfireGT · September 3rd, 2007, 10:35 PM

gooberhead320 · September 3rd, 2007, 11:25 PM

they said this at a funeral i went to when the Toledo police officer got shot and killed by a 15 year old a couple months ago.

TheUNZippee! · September 3rd, 2007, 11:42 PM

06RedfireGT · September 3rd, 2007, 11:44 PM

mpboy · September 3rd, 2007, 11:59 PM

ok i cry when i break something and when close people die.... but this chokes me up

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=0

mpboy · September 4th, 2007, 12:01 AM

and ive done some funerals on the flag and rifle detail and its hard to keep your military bearing when thats going on.... im sure HMUSN can attest to that

tsp_2177 · September 4th, 2007, 12:16 AM

god bless em

MSO · September 4th, 2007, 12:18 AM

Drick · September 4th, 2007, 12:22 AM

Second time I seen that I have so much respect for those guys every time I read that it gives me chills

232stang · September 4th, 2007, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

Second time I seen that I have so much respect for those guys every time I read that it gives me chills

first time ive read it, gave me the chills too.

September 3rd, 2007, 01:08 PM	#1
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,700 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	THE FINAL INSPECTION THE FINAL INSPECTION The Marine 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, Marine, 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 Marine waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, you Marine, You've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell." ~Author Unknown~ __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date... Last edited by WAR-PARTY; December 6th, 2007 at 07:32 PM.

September 3rd, 2007, 01:22 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	__________________

September 3rd, 2007, 01:22 PM	#3
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,104 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's nice. __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

September 3rd, 2007, 02:24 PM	#4
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

September 3rd, 2007, 10:30 PM	#5
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,700 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	this is good read! __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

September 3rd, 2007, 10:32 PM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	very much so. it doesn't sink in as much because most people haven't put time in the Force. __________________

September 3rd, 2007, 10:34 PM	#7
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	the navy and the marines use the same navy anchor? (yes i kno) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

September 3rd, 2007, 10:35 PM	#8
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September 3rd, 2007, 11:44 PM	#11
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September 4th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#14
tsp_2177 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Civic GAY! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,868 iTrader: 0 reviews	god bless em __________________ slow car member twinky times two the stangs gone pypes mid muffler catback with their X-pipe In the top 20 cool peoples list on MM potsticker in training

September 4th, 2007, 12:18 AM	#15
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

September 4th, 2007, 12:22 AM	#16
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	Second time I seen that I have so much respect for those guys every time I read that it gives me chills

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