Soldier Poem

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 you 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,
'Cause those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work on 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 silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod,
As the Soldier waited quietly
For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

19 Oct 14

Major James Edward Taylor

October 14, 2014

Major James Edward Taylor passed away and we at the Missouri Militia mourn his loss. He honorably served his country and state through his years in the U.S. Army and Missouri Militia. Ed recently received a Missouri House Resolution for his service.

He was a true patriot who put 110% into growing the 8th Brigade and serving the people of Missouri. Maj. Taylor participated in deployments to Joplin after the 2011 tornado and also to Waynesville after the floods in 2014. He will be deeply missed and we will honor him by continuing to carry on our service to state and community, Rest in peace our friend until we meet again on Resurrection Day.