Eulogy for a Warrior

So my Granddad passed away last week. I can't believe it was only last week actually, it's been one of those weeks that seems like it's had several months crammed into it. I volunteered to read a poem at his funeral, and in typical me fashion didn't finish writing it until 15 mins before the 'funeral rehearsal' the night before. It seemed to go down a hit, but would be interested to hear what you think of it.

RIP Ron Brooking, see you again in the twinkling of an eye. 07/02/1929-26/03/2012

Trumpet the bugle
Fire the cannon
A warrior has lain down his sword
In the same manner that he’s lain down
His life for a worthy cause
A champion for charity
The fight for good, for the Lord
Always paramount in his mind and word
Until his last pause

Beat the drum
Let it echo loud
Today is a day to remember
What makes a warrior
No farmhand to passive soldier;
A warrior emanates courage, fierce fortitude,
Zeal and pugnacity;
Warriors are soldiers with soul.

He will stand when others cower
He will fight when others flee
Fear, fatigue, famine will not hinder;
These feet are fitted with the gospel of truth
This chest the breastplate of righteousness.
Liars and swindlers compare as spindly weaklings
When flanking such valour
And fools, like uncovered bugs, scurry away
Dazed by the glow this warrior emits.

A true warrior lifts his hand and his heart
To plough towards his grand purpose
To wield strength and skill
To inspire others and to protect
He is faithful and true to his calling

Brandishing the Word of the Lord,
Master-at-arms
We pay homage to you today
And to the God you glorify
The battle is won
Thanks to Jesus’ sacrifice
Like him,
You have bravely fought the good fight,
Fought long and strong
So with the Cross of Christ going on before
The joy of the Lord your strength
You laboured until the end

The Lord is with you, mighty warrior,
As he has always been.
Your name is in the book of life
Etched in the annals with like warriors
From bygone days.

Victorious indeed, Ron you will be missed.
The battle will go on without you
But the fight will not be the same

Let us
Now conquer evil with good!
So sound the battle cry
This wizened warrior has lain down his sword
But who will stand in the gap?
Will you heed the call to arms?
On then warrior, on to victory!