Soldier of the Cross is an eclectic collection of humorous and touching poetry of everyday events from working at a large church as well as a long Army career. Stories traverse from triplets in the womb being born and a body buried in a cemetery sharing his thoughts. Tales of troops in basic training to the sadness of a military funeral. There are poems of lost friends and family members and how the author never got over it, but got through it. This book is meant to be entertainment and enlightenment for all ages. The stories, prayers and rhymes are attempts to remind the elders and educate the younger readers on what is important: Life, well lived, is the most precious gift you can give to humanity, no matter how short.