Rudyard Kipling"
“When you're left wounded on Afganistan's plains and
the women come out to cut up what remains, Just roll to your rifle
and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier”
General Douglas MacArthur"
“We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”
“It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.” “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.
“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and be the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
“May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't .” “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
“Nobody ever defended, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass
"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because 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,
The Soldier squared his shoulders and said
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 judgment 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."
Lieutenant Colonel Linus Lunsong "The Little Iban Warrior"
Friday, February 23, 2007
This is a story of an unheard Iban Warrior, "The Little Iban Warrior". At long last he has written a book about his exploits. The book will be out somewhere in May 2007. It will be launched in Taiping at the Rangers Camp. Once I have updates and the status of the book, I will keep all the visitors to my site informed. It is currently being edited. It will not cost you more than RM10/xx once on the shelf. Here are some extracts from the book, with thanks to Lt Col (Rtd) Fatholzaman Bukhari.
The Military and the Police Field Force were not very happy with my successes. Instead of rejoicing over my achievement, they accused me of being traitor. I was blamed for acting on my own and not sharing the information with them . I became an outcast to friends and foes alike. I was advised by the Head of Special Branch to pack my bags and leave RASCOM for good. I returned to the MSSR base at Sg Udang Camp in 1977.
I was commissioned to the Third Battalion Ranger Regiment in 1968 based at Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor. I was given the opportunity to switch to the Air Force but the Ranger spirit was too great to resist. No regrets though, 3 Rangers was a great infantry battalion, perhaps one of the best then. I served with many great soldiers who were not only brave but were dedicated and hard working. There were Ibans, Kadazans, Muruts , Kayan, Kenyah, Chinese, Malays, Indians and others. All of them subscribed to the great Ranger spirit of Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban (As long as there is life there is fight). Continued here....
