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THE FINAL INSPECTION
The Final Inspection
The sailor 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 sailor
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The sailor 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 sailor waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God,
Step forward now, you sailor,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done you time in Hell."
The sailor 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 sailor
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The sailor 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 sailor waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God,
Step forward now, you sailor,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done you time in Hell."
IN MEMORY OF
STEVE IRVING(DAD)AUG 1945 TO AUG 2008
JAMES FRANCIS FLOOD (JIM) 1957-1959(taps September 2004
MARK LENAGAR (taps-2002)
WILLIAM SCHWAN MMC (BILL) (taps 2004)
CHARLES STOKES (taps unk)
RONALD H. UTTER FT2 1955-1959(taps-2002)
STEPHEN A. ROYER SH2 (HOG) 1967-1971(taps 5/22/05-2005)
Curtis Johnson April 4th, 2009
FAMOUS QUOTE
"Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction, "I served in the United States Navy."
President John F. Kennedy
United States Naval Academy Graduation, 1963
Annapolis, Maryland
President John F. Kennedy
United States Naval Academy Graduation, 1963
Annapolis, Maryland
NAVY PRAYER
Prayer for the US Navy
O eternal Lord, God, you alone spread out the heavens and rule the raging sea. Take into your most gracious protection our country's Navy and all who serve therein. Preserve them from the dangers of the sea and from the violence of the enemy, that they may be a safeguard unto the United States of America, and a security for such as sail upon the seas in peaceful and lawful missions. In serving you, O Lord, may our Sailors serve their country; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
O eternal Lord, God, you alone spread out the heavens and rule the raging sea. Take into your most gracious protection our country's Navy and all who serve therein. Preserve them from the dangers of the sea and from the violence of the enemy, that they may be a safeguard unto the United States of America, and a security for such as sail upon the seas in peaceful and lawful missions. In serving you, O Lord, may our Sailors serve their country; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
