A Christian Veteran’s Farewell – To friends, family
and comrades all I bid you farewell. My tour of earthly duty has reached
its end. A new assignment begins with promises of fulfillment even
greater than serving my country. I am confident that I will pass the
entrance exam as my new CO is one I have known most of my life. He is the
King of Kings, the Prince of Peace.
The location is a peaceful place, for the entire human race, where
we can meet our comrades of battles past and be together with our departed at
last. I may on occasion march again with the Christian soldiers or hear
the trumpets blow but no wars or fighting like below. Overhead the only
air corps are angels flying on silent wings. So weep not for me. My
retirement is permanent now and the benefits are endless. There is no
pain or suffering here.
My only wish would be that you keep aflame the torch of liberty
and keep a peace on earth that our young men and women might not die without
knowing the love of a marriage and the blessings of a child’s birth.
So, farewell for now my loved ones, friends, and comrades.
Thank you for the honor you gave me, and your help in keeping our country
free. When your tour is through and taps sound for you, I will be here to
welcome you. Realize each day you have on earth that “God so loved
the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him
shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16
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