I read the account of his memorial service on NRO this morning. I was particularly moved by a passage where it described his fellow SEALs lining up in two columns, taking their gold Trident from their uniforms and slapping it upon his coffin. But seeing it in video along with clips of his life was even more gut wrenching.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends ...
Raheem, so good of you to pop up in my blog! I am proud of both my supporters and detractors here...both contribute to a high minded debate. Looking forward to running into you again soon.
I read the account of his memorial service on NRO this morning. I was particularly moved by a passage where it described his fellow SEALs lining up in two columns, taking their gold Trident from their uniforms and slapping it upon his coffin. But seeing it in video along with clips of his life was even more gut wrenching.
ReplyDeleteGreater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends ...
There are no words....except when his memorial service snarls traffic.
ReplyDeleteI guess I deserved that.....
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry old man, I couldn't resist...
ReplyDeleteMy Good Friend,
ReplyDeleteYour blog seems to attract more than it's fair share of detractors, maybe because it starts with "conservative".
I watched the video linked ny Salamander, and wept. Traffic snarls be dammned.
Der Slichtermann kann in dunkle zehn.
Raheem, so good of you to pop up in my blog! I am proud of both my supporters and detractors here...both contribute to a high minded debate. Looking forward to running into you again soon.
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