A special
thank you to all the members of the Community of Columbus Council & the members who have been so kind in donating items
and the $$$ for shipping them to "OUR TROOPS" overseas during our "Support our Troops" drive. So far this
drive has been a BIG success due to the efforts of council member Marty Collins & our Grand Knight John O'Farrell
who pack & ship these items.***In appreciation for the support of "OUR TROOPS" from the Community & the
members of Columbus Council, the United States Forces-Iraq,had a United States of America Flag flown over Baghdad,Iraq on
April 10,2010,and sent it to Columbus Council along with a plaque.***
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, 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 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, you Soldier,
You've
borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've
done your time in Hell.'
Author Unknown~
It's the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us the freedom of the press.
It's the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech.
It's the Soldier,
not the politicians That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness...
It's the Soldier who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, And whose coffin is draped
by the flag.
If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for
the Military, Please pray for our men and women Who have served and are currently serving our country
And pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for OUR freedom.....
THEIR LIFE
The council is in the process of collecting
the below listed items for our "TROOPS OVER SEAS".If you can donate any of the below listed items,please drop them
off at Columbus Council. Thank you,,,
