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Post by klorentz on Dec 11, 2009 12:29:21 GMT -6
I wanted to share this with everyone and give my thanks this Holiday season to our soldiers. Thank you.
Kevin
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE.
I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.
I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE.
NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.
WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,
A SOBER THOUGHT CAME THROUGH MY MIND.
FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,
I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.
THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, SILENT, ALONE,
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.
THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,
NOT HOW I PICTURED A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.
WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I’D JUST READ?
CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, THE FLOOR FOR A BED?
I REALIZED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,
OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.
SOON ROUND THE WORLD, THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,
AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.
THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,
BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.
I COULDN’T HELP WONDER HOW MANY LAY ALONE,
ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.
THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,
I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY;
THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,
“SANTA DON’T CRY, THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;
I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, I DON’T ASK FOR MORE,
MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS.”
THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
I COULDN’T CONTROL IT, I CONTINUED TO WEEP.
I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, SO SILENT AND STILL
AND WE BOTH SHIVERED FROM THE COLD NIGHT’S CHILL.
I DIDN’T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,
THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR SO WILLING TO FIGHT.
THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,
WHISPERED, “CARRY ON SANTA, IT’S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.”
ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.
“MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.”
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2009 22:49:27 GMT -6
 A true "oldie but goodie" that NEVER gets old - I'm an Army Veteran, so I know what I'm talking about.... Thanks for posting, buddy!
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Post by jerseycub on Dec 12, 2009 1:23:14 GMT -6
Kevin: God bless you for thinking of the troops fighting for our freedom this season, and I'm sure you meant all those in the past. This is a special time of year for many troops and as oneoldbear said it means a lot to be recognized for there sacrifice. God Bless all the young men and woman serving our countries freedom, I truly hope they come home safe and sound soon.
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Post by ghoststomper on Dec 12, 2009 10:16:20 GMT -6
That is very heart touching , thanks for sharing that.
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Post by Axeman on Dec 12, 2009 15:45:13 GMT -6
 On behalf of all our Veterans, THANK YOU! |
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Post by jeanette on Dec 12, 2009 18:53:16 GMT -6
and also thanks to the families who will be seperated from their loved ones this season
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Post by klorentz on Dec 12, 2009 23:51:01 GMT -6
My Father was a PFC in the Army.He served in peace time in West Germany.I am very proud he served.And I am very proud of all our Troops who have served during war and in peace with honor and courage. Thank You so much for being the the guardians of our freedom.And May God Bless your families.
Kevin
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Post by klorentz on Dec 12, 2009 23:53:05 GMT -6
A true "oldie but goodie" that NEVER gets old - I'm an Army Veteran, so I know what I'm talking about.... Thanks for posting, buddy! No problem my friend and thank you.  Kevin |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2009 16:39:03 GMT -6
I think and worry about our troops everyday........i want them home, here in the USA, buildin things, helpin people.....not in a place where they have to worry about their life every second. God Bless Them All
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2009 18:59:18 GMT -6
I think and worry about our troops everyday........i want them home, here in the USA, buildin things, helpin people.....not in a place where they have to worry about their life every second. God Bless Them All Amen, Bro - me too! Maybe one of these days Freedom will be free - unfortunately there's still a price to pay.... |
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Post by jerseycub on Dec 16, 2009 21:59:41 GMT -6
A soldier serves in piece time and in war both are there to protect our freedom, that's why we are all called veterans, and that's the way I view all my comrades.
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