WORDS OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER ( In the courageous memory of our fallen Nigerian heros)

Suddenly, it all seems calm...suddenly, its all quiet....the sounds from the MGs, the Tanks, my troops & even that of the enemy seem to have all disappeared...

Looking back,years before this moment I made a choice to serve and protect my nation from external aggression, so I took the oath to fight for my people but in a dramatic twist of event I now find myself "fighting my people to protect my people".

I kept my part of the bargain when I left my warm bed, my lovely wife & little kid(s) to answer the call. Hopping upon that truck alongside selfless hearts like mine,we took that trip to unknown grounds to put an end to the brutal affliction brought upon innocent people....I crossed the Red line into hell on earth. Yes, I admit feeling fear run down my spine at some point, but I pulled my shit together and moved on because I knew only by this sacrifice will my nation have a slate on tomorrows books.

 We too were Men of class,style,talent,love and we too knew how to have fun like everyone else,yet, we walked out on it all for the call......do you know why?

Suddenly, I open my eyes and behold.....such bright light...and this sure isn't  the forest I remember...

Finally, it is  over, .........Not the battle, not the war, not the pain and not the suffering of the people...but  my life is what is over.....and I realize..... it wasn't  quiet because the tanks, guns and all had stopped pounding,but its all still and quiet because a bullet had gone straight through my Temple and drifted me to the afterlife.

 Now, I take one last look below and with so much pain I see my Father, Mother, Wife, child and all I cared for......and its too hard to say goodbye...

  Thou I have fallen, I fought the good fight for the good side, and I paid the ultimate price.

And though I and so many like me have gone away....I hope our sacrifice counts,I hope my nation sees a better tomorrow, I hope they know what we went down for....and most of all....I HOPE THEY REMEMBER US!

                                                                                      Written by Mutu'ah Samson