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Message started by mpescatori on 01/09/14 at 01:14:33

Title: NE OBLIVISCARIS
Post by mpescatori on 01/09/14 at 01:14:33

"Ne obliviscaris" in Latin means "Thous shalt not forget", it is not an invitation, it is an imperative, an admonition never to forget.

In this case, never to forget, as I often read here, "to stand for those who stand for us" (I particularly like this phrase)

I recently found a poem on a British Veterans' site which I believe deserves to be publicized.

I well know we are nowhere near Veterans' day, yet this makes the poem all the more important to read.
Because Veterans deserve to be remembered more than just once per year.

Ne-Obliviscaris

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 wasn’t,
‘cause those of us who carry guns, can't always be a Saint.

I've been to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough.
and sometimes I've been violent, 'cause the world is awf’ly 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.

I never passed a cry for help, though at time I shook with fear.
and sometimes, God, forgive me, I 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 nor had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand.’

There was silence all around the throne, where the Saints had often trod.
as the Soldier waited quietly, for the judgement of his God.

'Step forward now, you Soldier, you've borne your burdens well...
walk peacefully onto Heaven's streets, you've done your time in HELL.’

(Author Unknown)

Title: Re: NE OBLIVISCARIS
Post by Pine on 01/09/14 at 07:10:33

very good

Title: Re: NE OBLIVISCARIS
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/09/14 at 10:06:24

If only our military were used for such noble pursuits.

Title: Re: NE OBLIVISCARIS
Post by thumperclone on 01/09/14 at 23:28:48

thanks for the post

Title: Re: NE OBLIVISCARIS
Post by thumperclone on 01/09/14 at 23:30:45

5A454344595E6F5F6F57454902300 wrote:

If only our military were used for such noble pursuits.

time will quantify what is noble

Title: Re: NE OBLIVISCARIS
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/10/14 at 03:48:33

I dont need another second to see what we are doing.

Title: Re: NE OBLIVISCARIS
Post by thumperclone on 01/10/14 at 09:20:14

3E2127203D3A0B3B0B33212D66540 wrote:

I dont need another second to see what we are doing.

soldier