November 11th is Veteran’s Day. This is a day that is set aside to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. I am counted among those who are considered veterans, having served in Kuwait and Iraq, and in a few short months will deploy to Kosovo. I am proud to have served my country. I did my job and will gladly do it again.
I do not consider myself a “hero” for serving, even though some have tried to call me one. I consider it a duty to my country, a simple act of loyalty to the nation I call home.
I feel the real heroes are those that remain home while the Service Member deploys overseas. Those left at home must pick up the additional responsibilities and perform “double duty” for many months while their spouse is away. The real heroes are the kids that suffer through the sudden loss of a parent and must continue with their lives without any assurance that their daddy or mommy will come home. The real heroes are those that continuously pray for the Service Members doing the job in a foreign land. Nearly everyone is effected by warfare and the real heroes are those that support the warriors through prayer and deed.
The power of prayer is enormous and many people do not recognize it. While stationed in Iraq I felt no fear while God’s strength was passed on to me by the many prayer warriors in my life.
I ask you to support the Service Member who is deployed. Pray that Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine may have strength and “dwell in the shelter of the Most High [and] will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1) Additionally, I ask you to support the family members with whatever needs to be done to fill the vacant shoes. Simple acts of support can remove a huge burden for the family member and benefit the Service Member overseas.
In doing so, you too, can be a real American Hero.
God bless you and thanks for visiting.
Shannon … I appreciate your service to God, your family, your church family and to country. I count it a high honor to know you as friend and to be your pastor. You are a godly man full of the Holy Spirit. I will be praying you … a hero on many fronts. Thank you for serving. – Pbob
By: Bob AuBuchon on November 14, 2007
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Shannon…Your Grandparents would be very proud of your views concerning God, your country and your family. Grandpa was a veteran of WWII and served proudly. He never failed to salute the flag as it passed during a parade with his eyes glued upon it. Grandma married him a year before he was able to leave the Army and return home. She remained in Arkansas and lived with her parents, helping raise eight younger siblings, for that year. She was engaged when she first met him but the good looking Sargent stole her heart. They were married for 52 yrs and 2 days before her death. Now they are both gone and I miss them very much. Grandma especially was constant prayer for you, your brother and the rest of her grandchildren. I am sure that she is aware that her prayers have been answered. We love you!…A. Beje
By: Aunt Beje on November 15, 2007
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