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| Name | A Soldier's Silent Night * Father Ted Berndt (HD) |
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| Video Discription | The poem was recorded by Father Ted Berndt (d. March 19th, 2004) of Wisconsin as a tribute. Berndt is also a former Marine and World War II Veteran and is a recipient of the Purple Heart. A Soldier's Silent Night [Adapted from the original U.S.M.C. Version] The original version was written by Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt in 1987 under the title "Merry Christmas, My Friend." The original version can be viewed here: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-soldiers-night-before-christmas/. The audio recording of this adapted version was recorded by Father Ted Berndt and his daughter Ellen Stout. Father Berndt was a priest at Bread of Life Charismatic Episcopal Church in Dousman, Wisconsin, a proud Marine, and a WWII Purple Heart recipient. The poem was recorded in one take. The recording received a national A.I.R. (Achievement in Radio) award from the March of Dimes and continues to be played in radio stations across the country. Father Berndt passed away March 19th, 2004 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. According to his daughter, "All he ever wanted to do was touch lives...to make a difference. Additional factual information about this poem can be found at Urban Legends Reference Pages: The Soldier's Night Before Christmas https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-soldiers-night-before-christmas/ '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 dwelling did live. I looked all around, a strange sight to see. No tinsel. No presents Not even a tree. No stockings on the mantle, just boots filled with sand. On the wall hung pictures, of far distant lands. Medals and badges, awards of every kind, a sobering thought, came alive in my mind. This house was different, it was dark, it was dreary. I had found the home of a soldier, I could see that most clearly. The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone. Curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home. His face was so gentle, the room in such disorder. Not at all 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? Then I realized the other familes that I saw this night, owed their lives to soldiers who were willing to fight. In the morning 'round the world, children would play Grown-ups would celebrate a bright Christmas Day. But they all enjoy freedom, each month of the year because of soldiers, like the one lying here. I couldn't help but wonder how many lay alone, on a cold Christmas Eve in lands far from home. The very thought brought a tear to my eye, I dropped to my knees I started to cry. The soldier awakened I heard his rough voice, "Santa dont' 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, But I couldn't control it, And I continued to weep. I kept watch for hours, so silent and still as both of us shivered from the cold night's chill. I didn't want to leave him on that cold, dark night, this Guardian of Honor, so willing to fight. Then the soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure, he whisperd, "Carry on Santa, it's Christmas Day, all is secure." One look at my watch I knew he was right. "Merry Christmas, my friend, May God Bless you this night." ©Copyright circa 1991 by James M. Schmidt (As printers in the December 1991 issue of the USMC magazine, Leatherneck) (thanks for allowing this to remain) "The AUDIO content does not belong to me. I do not profit from these Videos and/or Slideshows. I do not own copyrights of the images, which are from free websites. This is strictly for Educational use and Commentary purposes." "No copyright is claimed in [the music] and to the extent that material may appear to be infringed, I assert that such alleged infringement is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. If you believe material has been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact the poster." Copyright Disclaimer--"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." |
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| Tags | Holiday | USMC Christmas | Merry Christmas My Friend | James M. Schmidt | 1987 | Father Ted Berndt | Christmas (Holiday Period) | My Friend | Soldier's Silent Night |
