VaBeachGuy 12 Posted April 3, 2003 I thought I had posted this at the start of hostile action but it doesn't look like I did. This was given to me by a Chaplin when I was in the Army in 1988 in training and it's always touched me so I want to share it with everyone here. For both supporters of the military action and for those that are against the action I think we can all agree that the Soldiers deserve our support and thoughts and prayers. Soldier I was that which others did not want to be. I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do. I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal lonliness...should I fail. I have seen the face of terror, felt the stinging cold of fear, and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moments love. I have cried, pained, and hoped.....but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten. At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was..... A Soldier. George L. Skypeck - Captain, 1st Cavalry, Viet Nam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessa_Soong 0 Posted April 3, 2003 WOW. Make you think and very glad that we have people in the world that are that brave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted June 15, 2003 With the debate about joining the military and the Pros and Cons I thought I'd bump this Poem for those that may not have seen it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted June 15, 2003 Very nice, thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredbroca 0 Posted June 16, 2003 it really makes you think. thanks for the poem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted November 9, 2003 With Veterans Day coming on November 11th in the US, Remembrance Day in Canada and Remembrance Sunday coming tomorrow in the UK I thought it proper to bring this poem back for all to read again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subcommanderbeavis 0 Posted November 9, 2003 That's a very beautiful,poem. I have nothing but the utmost respect for military personnel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted November 10, 2005 Bumping this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
