Merry Christmas Dear Soldier...P.S.--We Love You!!

Thanks to Army.mil for some great pictures.

By Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt 1986
Words are close to the recording..I'll have to change them later.

'Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,
in a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone.
I had come down the chimney with presents to give,
and to see just who in this home did live.
I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,
no tinsel, no presents, net even a tree.
No stocking by mantle, just boots filled with sand,
on the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.
With medals and badges, awards of all kinds,
a sober thought came through my mind.
For this house was different, it was dark and dreary,
I found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly.
The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone,
curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home.
The face was so gentle, the room in such disorder,
not how I pictured a United States Soldier.
Was this the hero of whom I'd just read?
Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed?
I realized the families that I saw this night,
owed their lives to these soldiers who were willing to fight.
Soon round the world, the children would play,
and grownups would celebrate a bright Christmas day.
They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year,
because of the soldiers, like the one lying here.
I couldn't help wonder how many lay alone,
on a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home.
The very thought brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to my knees and started to cry.
The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice,
"Santa don't cry, this life is my choice;
I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more,
my life is my God, my Country, My Corps."
The soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep,
I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.
I kept watch for hours, so silent and still
and we both shivered from the cold night's chill.
I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night,
this guardian of honor so willing to fight.
The the soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure,
whispered, "carry on Santa, it's Christmas day, all is secure."
One look at my watch and I knew he was right.
Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night.

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[queenxofxcrunk]

This video is amazing..to say the least. It had me crying.

[stumpmtsr]

@queenxofxcrunk Thank you for the comment.

[bdorr17]

This video was very well put together. The support has been very much appreciated. I have done this many times now and I will miss another Christmas this year of 2010. It gets harder everytime. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers. My wife sent this to me so if you read this hun, I love you and miss you tons and make sure you give my little babies some hugs and kisses for me! Merry Christmas to all and God bless America and Gold Bless the Troops Home and Overseas

[stumpmtsr]

@bdorr17 Thank you so much for your response on this video. You definitely pulled on my heart strings. If you are somewhere where my kids and I can send a care package let us know by sending me your information through my mail. We will be more than glad to send anything that you may need to help you out. God bless you and your family. We appreciate your service to our country.

Matthew

[PinkGomo]

My hubby wasn't here for last Christmas due to deployment..yesterday was our 2nd yr. anniversary and this will be our FIRST Christmas together!!! I'm so excited!!

[stumpmtsr]

@PinkGomo I am so happy that you and your husband can be together this year. God bless your family and thank you both so much for your sacrifice to this great country. We greatly appreciate it. Take care. Merry Christmas

[thateldoo]

You speek as a youth, who has never seen a Soldier. But it is your Freedom that each Soldier has guaranteed. Have you ever thanked a Soldier for those freedoms? Have you ever stood with a Soldier to see just how much they care for YOU? Your comments are ill, but because of Soldiers you have every right to say as you please for every Soldier will fight for those Freedoms!

[abrionez]

Beautiful! My one and only son is overseas for his first tour, and I am missing him.  Thank you for this!

[queenxofxcrunk]

@stumpmtsr you're welcome! =)

[AirAssaultArtillery]

My mom sent me this and i almost freakin cried. Lol Merry christmas everyone.

[Aleclikespie]

God bless the soldiers :')

[PinkGomo]

@stumpmtsr Thank you so much! It feels good when people are grateful for our military servicemen and women. I am grateful i have my husband to share our 1st Christmas this year while others won't be sharing it with their loved ones. Continue to pray for them! Merry Christmas!