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JUST A COMMON SOLDIER (A Soldier Died Today) by A. Lawrence Vaincourt
He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past. Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.
And tho’ sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke, All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke. But we’ll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away, And the world’s a little poorer, for a soldier died today.
He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife, For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life. Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way, And the world won’t note his passing, though a soldier died today.
When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state, While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great. Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young,
But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land, A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man? Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife, Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?
A politician’s stipend and the style in which he lives, Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.
While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all, Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.
It’s so easy to forget them for it was so long ago, That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys, Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand, Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?
Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?
He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin, But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier’s part Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor while he’s here to hear the praise, Then at least let’s give him homage at the ending of his days. Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say, Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.
©1987 A. Lawrence Vaincourt
]While everyone else is bickering about politics, I just found out that a friend of mine, from when we were boys, and a US Navy SEAL, perished in Iraq.
RIP Charlie.
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He was killed in Northern Iraq while acting as an advisor.
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Sorry you lost your friend JC.
RIP Charlie, Thank you.
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Article link Sorry for the peopblems, I'm on my phone. Truly heartbreaking news today.
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Rest in peace brother, thank you.
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Another good man gone. RIP and may God bless his family and his brothers in arms.
�Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr.
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Jcubed,
a brave young man. RIP Charlie. Sorry for your loss as well as our countrys.
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Heard the story this morning, sorry for your loss.
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Jcubed,
a brave young man. RIP Charlie. Sorry for your loss as well as our countrys.
Sycamore Well said.... JCubed, sorry for this American Soldier's passing...he made his sacrifice serving his country, far from home in a hostile foreign land. Our lives are what we make of them.... and here is a man, that even tho his time was cut short did very well for himself and his nation, bringing both the honor that this nation was built on... May his body rest in peace and his soul be with his loved ones who passed before him... forever young, forever happy and forever in a world the knows nothing but peace.... A Salute of Honor and Respect for this US Navy SEAL.... May God Bless Him....and be with his family during this trying time....
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We all gonna die.
Some just live a little more than others ......
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My prayers for his friends and family. And, for the families of all who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our fast failing Republic!! memtb
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Sorry to hear this. Best wishes.
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John, I remember your speaking fondly about this fellow, and know you'll miss him. Grieve him well, and comfort his family. RIP, Charlie
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John,
I'm so sorry to hear the news, especially one our brightest and best. May he rest in peace.
Prayers to you and his family.
If there's anything you need, please pm. Any time.
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I'm very sorry to hear this.
May he rest in peace.
My prayers are for you and the rest of his family.
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RIP Soldier.
Front page headlines in today's Citrus Chronicle.
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