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."
Kelab Black Hackle is currently in its infancy and the process of developing, updating details of ExRRD Veteran Officers
Sunday, September 10, 2023
It is the intent of this Kelab’s Proterm Committee to facilitate towards the organisation of an AGM in Dec 23. Henceforth it anticipated with an elected Committee would serve as the pathway, avenue for the conduct of activities for veteran RRD Officers.
Sir, please help us to make this intent and event a reality. Your kind cooperation is very much appreciated. Thank you, Sir.
Herewith attached is the the link for this documentation process. Information of your spouse is equally important but optional. If unavailable just list as NA in the allocated space. Thank you, Sir.
Protem Committee: LG Datuk Effendi is the Advisor, Brig Gen Nazrul Edgar is the the Chairman, others include Lt Kol Omar, Kapt Arshat, Lt Kol Subramaniam, Lt Kol Johan Juan, Mej Malek, Kapt Abdullah Salleh and Mej Ravindran.
We are working towards getting all RRD Veteran Officers under one roof so that some for of welfare and other assistance management can be organised. At the moment there is no dedicated organisation for Veteran RRD Officers.
Very much look forward to Veteran Ranger Officers signing up, injecting the momentum and support for this initiative to take off. Thank you.