Had to Share This - Ode to a Soldier

[gsarchie]

I stole this from my cousin on Facebook as I feel that it does an awesome job of explaining most of me and my men. It is 10:30 at night and as I type this my First Seargent is standing next to me practicing reloading his pistol with one hand, in case he ever takes fire to it. No rest for the wicked, huh? I hope that you guys enjoyed this as much as I did, and I think that, especially for the military members here, it will mean a good deal to you.


He will steal your last beer, but give you his last magazine of ammo.
He will drop 6 F-bombs in one sentence, but write you the most endearing letters.
He will be your worst enemy, and your best friend - often in the same day.
He will borrow twenty dollars, and will repay you in alcohol.
He has forgotten more names than you have ever known.
He has hurried more than you. He has waited more than you.
He can stand for hours.
He will sit in a puddle of mud for hours on end, and still crack a joke.
He can sit in a small room, and stare out over a thousand yards.
He will be friendly to every person he meets, but will have a plan to kill them if the needs arises.
He will smoke 3 packs a day, and run 3 miles in 20 minutes.
He can fall asleep in the middle of a construction zone, but is restless in his own bed.
He will lace his shoes left-over-right, and will not tell you why.
He will be the filthiest person you've ever met, and the most handsome when he cleans up.
His mind will swim with stories of adventure, but he will remain still.
He is the rough man that watches over you while you sleep.