Memorial Day 2012

[alelks]

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~

[Matt.Cross]

To all here who serve or have served, you have my respect and my gratitude. Thanks also to the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, I hope that your memories of your loved ones are fond and many.

[unforgiven]

To all those who have served and serve now a grateful nation THNAKS YOU,for those who have gone before us you will never be forgotten and will always be loved.Rene

[mac83]

Motivating!!!

[mrraley]

Here are just some of the bikes from the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, getting ready to go on the saturday run...

Getting to spend some time with the Veterans at the Lasall Veterans home...

[img width=810 height=454]http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/mrraley/Me/2012-05-26_10-19-17_233.jpg

[unforgiven]

<dontknow> Brother mrraley can't see pic?

[mrraley]

Sorry bout that... got them fixed this time. 

[unforgiven]

Very cool brother thanks,and thanks for your service.Do you ride?

[edgecrusher]

awesome Pat! I used to go help out all the time when my grandfather was at the VA hospital

[mrraley]

I do ride... we ride for those that can not.

2008 Victory Vegas Jackpot

100 ci (1600 cc)  ;D

Me...

What I ride...

This is the motorcycle group I ride with... www.combatvet.org

[planeflyer21]

Well mrraley, I'm looking for a Victory to be my next cycle...American Made, oogles more value for the dollar IMO than anything else out there.

How do you like yours?

Jon

[unforgiven]

That is a good lookin bike brother mrraley,you look good on it  <thumbsup> you got alota heart bro. 8)