Heroes

Words can't express the sorrow I feel from the latest news ... a co-worker of mine's husband was killed while serving in the Air Force overseas.  It's a tragically sad story and there aren't words to describe how I feel for the family of those affected.  I just hope that somehow the families can find peace in this tragic situation.

A friend of mine reminded me of an interesting scene in Saving Private Ryan. I thought it was relevant for this post.  Please keep the Whitlock family in your prayers (story on AJC.com). These men brought joy to people's lives and were heroes -- we should always think of them in that way.

"I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours, very sincerely and respectfully, A. Lincoln"