RIP BrianPosted on 07/02/2004 1:29:58 PM PDT by BriansDad
RIP BrianI am so sorry for the loss of your nephew. He and Brian died hero's deaths in a land far away, but near each other, and within a few days of each other---I believe that makes them brothers. It is important, I believe, to remember what one pastor said at another funeral I attended recently. It is not the date or place or circumstances of their birth that is important. It is not the date or place or circumstances of their death that is important. The only important part is what they did with the dash in between. I believe that Brian and your nephew made the ultimate best use of their dash --- they used it to protect, to serve, and to free their fellow man. And God has taken them into his sheltering arms to give them rest from their righteous labors.
I am so proud of both of them.
Greg Wood
It is the 228th year of American Independence and I honor the ultimate sacrifice made by your dear son Brian. It is by his valor, integrity and God's grace that we remain free. I pray that God will bring you peace and comfort.
I know you are tremendously proud of Brian & the letter you wrote him could not express it more perfectly. Thank you for loving your country and your children so much you were willing to serve each for their greatest good. For this you have blessed the world twice. The Wood legacy will not be fortgotten.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS
GOD BLESS PRESIDENT BUSH
GOD BLESS AMERICA
I weep for your loss.
Your family's generations of service make me indebted and thankful for families such as yours.
I had patriots in the Revolutionary, both sides of the Civil War, the Korean War, and now, close friends of mine in OIF and OEF.
I cannot imagine the loss of a son. God bless your family and may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
TNT
God bless you and your family and thank you for sharing this with the world.
There was a Canadian. I remember his first name was Glenn. He was killed in June 1944. He was an LT. with a Major and I think an NCO they went looking for the enemy.
They got off the beaches safely, Inland in France an artillery shell killed all three instantly, the townspeople covered their bodies with flowers and the Tri-Color ribbons. The Chaplian sent one of the ribbons to the families.
Every First born son from then has been named Glenn.
It is a loss that doth have no measure,
Worth more than any kind of treasure.
No tears can return what is lost,
There is no higher a cost.
There must always be someone who'll stand,
And the fallen, are now in GOD's hand.
GOD BLESS
He is a hero. God bless him and you.
I am sorry for your loss. He is a hero.
Prayers.
I'm so sorry for you loss, you raised a fine young man. My oldest was in Iraq for a year, now my youngest is heading over in the next fews weeks. May God give me the strength to get though another deployment.
Thank you for posting that. I pray that God grants you peace.
We owe your son for each and every breath of freedom we take. No man could ever do more than he.
God Bless you and your family. Thank you for your graciousness, and sharing this wonderful letter to your son. Please know that many families across our country support our troops and expess sorrow for each loss. My young sons pray each night for the safety of our troops.
I will be printing your letter and handing it to any liberal schmucks; who dare try to get me to justify my support of our country, our troops and our involvement in Iraq.
What a magnificent letter.
THANK YOU
May God bless you. Prayers for your fine son and thanks for his service.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brave young man.
Thank you for sharing that email with us.
Your family will be in my prayers.
Now that I have taken the time to compose myself enough to stem the flood from my eyes, I pray that God will give you and your family comfort and peace. I do not have to pray for Brian for I know where and with whom he is with.
I thank you for your sacrifice.
I pray that God will give you and your family strength and courage in the days and months and years ahead. The heros are not only the men and women fighting, but the loved ones they leave behind. And the fallen are not the only ones who suffer.
The following was originally printed in a daily devotional that my Mom gave to my Dad as he was shipped off on a minesweeper to the Pacific in WW II. The book is called “Strength for Service to God and Country”. This devotional was for SEPTEMBER 11. Written by Dovert Walton McElroy, First Christian Church, El Paso, TX.
CHOSEN TO SUFFER
“They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.” (Acts 5:41).
All of us are called upon to suffer in one way or another. Much of our suffering goes to waste because it is not geared up with an all-compelling purpose. A great cause, such as liberty, chooses men who are big enough to suffer, men who “can take it.” It chooses men who have the stuff in them to endure hardships; who can laugh at privations; who are willing to give up privileges, comforts, and ease. It chooses men like the apostles who, after being treated in a most shameful way and cruelly flogged, came from that experience rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for the name of Christ.
Great causes have a way of choosing men who are worthy to suffer. And it is through men that suffer that great causes come to victory. The highest blessings that we enjoy today came in this way. Christ on the cross, Washington at Valley Forge, Lincoln baited by newspapers and even by his cabinet members, and a few among many who were chosen to suffer for great purposes and were found worthy – bringing victory to the cause that chose them.
In these days, the great cause of liberty is again choosing men to suffer for its sake. Shall we who are chosen be found worthy?
Prayer:
Our Father, we are being called upon to suffer for the sake of all men everywhere. The great cause of liberty, with all that it means, is calling for men who are worthy. Wilt Thou make us worthy in every way. Keep the high purpose of freedom upper-most in our hearts, and cleanse us from all selfishness. Dedicate us anew to the high cause of world brotherhood, and give us the victory of an enduring peace. And so shall our suffering be not in vain. In the Spirit of Christ we pray. Amen
Brian... and His family... will never be forgotten.
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