"No one has
greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." John
15:13
Last evening, I
had the opportunity to watch the Memorial Day Concert from our nation’s capital. It was a most moving concert with many stories
of veteran’s shared. What most touched
me was the stories of young men who were friends who promised to take care of
the other or of their family if anything happened. The performance began with a salute to all
Gold Star families. Since I live with a “Gold
Star” family member this had very special significance. Gold Star families are those families whose
member paid the ultimate sacrifice and did not return from war alive. There were Gold Star families present from
each war that has been fought. The tribute
to those soldiers who have come home disabled was very moving. As I watched the performance, I was struck by
how important it is to celebrate this day and to pray for those who died so we
can be free. Let us pray this day for
all who paid the ultimate sacrifice and for those who continue to defend our shores
today.
Pat Schifini, OSU
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