LeRoy as a Cadet and as an Infantry Officer
The Soldier stood and faced God "Step forward you Soldier, The Solider squared his shoulders and said I've had to work on Sundays But, I never took a penny And I never passed a cry for help I know I don't deserve a place If you've a place for me here, There was silence all around the throne "Step forward now, you Soldier, ...The Chacon Family Extended ....
Which must always come to
pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always
turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
"No, Lord, I guess I
ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint.
And at times my talk was tough,
And
sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a
lot of overtime
When the bills got just to steep,
Though at times I shook with
fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
Among the people here.
They never wanted
me around
Except to calm their fears.
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never
expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
Where the saints had often
trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.
You've borne your burden well.
Walk
peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."