RabidAlien
1st Lieutenant
To all the Americans on here, a very special thanks to those who've served their country in any branch of the military (including firefighters, EMS, and police). 
My brother sent me this sometime last night (Italy-time isn't the same as Texas-time, apparently!). Feel free to use it/send it/print it, he just requests you keep the credits intact:
I'm walking through the valley of the shadow of death,
surrounded by evil, I stop, I hold my breath.
My buddies are running, shooting, and yelling.
The noise is deafening, the gunfire and the shelling.
I let out my breath, and slowly look around,
and realize that's my body, laying on the ground.
I'm battered and broken and covered in blood,
it's slowly leaking out, turning the dust into mud.
I feel nothing but calm, it's the perfect peace.
Another explosion; my buddy is standing next to me.
The battle finally ends, our guys finally won.
They regrouped, held their ground, and made the enemy run.
The Helo's came in and took our bodies away,
Two more Soldiers earned their wings today.
A bright light shone down from Heaven above
there was a gentle sound, like the wings of a dove.
A winding, golden road opened up before us,
At the end, the Angels sang a sweetly haunting chorus.
We started walking; joining and being joined by others.
The Angels beckoned us warmly, welcoming the long line of Brothers.
When asked who would go, we said "Here am I, send me"
We gave our lives selflessly that others may live free.
So never forget, my friend, the sacrifices we made,
And appreciate your freedom, because the price has been paid.
By,
SFC Jeremy Lowry, 15 June, 2008
My brother sent me this sometime last night (Italy-time isn't the same as Texas-time, apparently!). Feel free to use it/send it/print it, he just requests you keep the credits intact:
I'm walking through the valley of the shadow of death,
surrounded by evil, I stop, I hold my breath.
My buddies are running, shooting, and yelling.
The noise is deafening, the gunfire and the shelling.
I let out my breath, and slowly look around,
and realize that's my body, laying on the ground.
I'm battered and broken and covered in blood,
it's slowly leaking out, turning the dust into mud.
I feel nothing but calm, it's the perfect peace.
Another explosion; my buddy is standing next to me.
The battle finally ends, our guys finally won.
They regrouped, held their ground, and made the enemy run.
The Helo's came in and took our bodies away,
Two more Soldiers earned their wings today.
A bright light shone down from Heaven above
there was a gentle sound, like the wings of a dove.
A winding, golden road opened up before us,
At the end, the Angels sang a sweetly haunting chorus.
We started walking; joining and being joined by others.
The Angels beckoned us warmly, welcoming the long line of Brothers.
When asked who would go, we said "Here am I, send me"
We gave our lives selflessly that others may live free.
So never forget, my friend, the sacrifices we made,
And appreciate your freedom, because the price has been paid.
By,
SFC Jeremy Lowry, 15 June, 2008
