"How are  you? It's good to see you, even though it's late.
       I saw what happened, so I thought I'd meet you at the gate.
I can see you have several questions you want to ask of Me.
       Like, what happened? Why you? And what about your family?
There is a lot you won't be able to understand right away.
       So you'll have to trust Me and take solace in what I say.

It's no surprise you are here. You've been called home for a reason.
       The loved ones you left behind will be with you again in a season.
It was all part of the plan, you know, that you chose to be one to fight.
       You were called from the beginning to protect others with your might.
You see, I warned everyone of evil and that evil was cunning.
       I warned the others to turn away, to hurry and leave running.

But if everyone turned away and from evil they ran,
       then evil would rule because they'd know they can.
So I had to ask some of you to run not. But instead, stay and fight.
       This, that evil be stayed, even turn and take flight.
I asked you few to do your duty, be fair and don't make the mistake
       of becoming cynical or callous, though it is one many did make.

I told you few would understand the call to duty I put in you
       and most would question your values and your love of family too.
I told you some of you would fall and to take no worry of that.
       That I'd take care of you and your families where're they're at.
I'm aware that your death there tears at the hearts of your family.
       But trust Me, they'll receive love and peace from Me personally.

Your children will be watched over. I'll take care of them too.
       And in time they'll understand what it was I asked of you.
That you be one of those to take up the sword and protect the rest.
       That you were chosen because you were among My bravest and best.
Yes, though I asked the others to run from evil with all their might.
       I thank you  ...for being one who was willing to stay the line and fight."