FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Lt Col Jay Zeamer, Jr ~ 25 May 2020

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[The Mayor]

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May 25

Remembering

Bible in a Year:

• 1 Chronicles 25–27
• John 9:1–23

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

John 15:13

On Memorial Day, I think of many military veterans but especially my dad and uncles, who served in the military during World War II. They made it home, but in that war hundreds of thousands of families tragically lost loved ones in service to their country. Yet, when asked, my dad and most soldiers from that era would say they were willing to give up their lives to protect their loved ones and stand for what they believed to be right.

When someone dies in defense of their country, John 15:13—“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”—is often recited during the funeral service to honor their sacrifice. But what were the circumstances behind this verse?

When Jesus spoke those words to His disciples during the Last Supper, He was about to die. And, in fact, one of His small group of disciples, Judas, had already left to betray Him (13:18–30). Yet Christ knew all of this and still chose to sacrifice His life for His friends and enemies.

Jesus was willing and ready to die for those who’d one day believe in Him, even for those who were still His enemies (Romans 5:10). In return, He asks His disciples (then and now) to “love each other” as He has loved them (John 15:12). His great love compels us to sacrificially love others—friend and foe alike.

By:  Alyson Kieda

Reflect & Pray

Before we believed in Jesus, we were His enemies. Yet Jesus died for us. How can you honor and remember Jesus for His death on the cross for you? How can you sacrificially love others?

Jesus, we’re so thankful that You were willing to die for us!

[Fungi]

Thank you. What an incredible story. We are so spoiled, we have seen nothing compared to these true heroes. I hope we can survive this phony crisis.

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy!!! (((HUGS))) Heading out on a flight to Chicago and NYC. Will not leave airport overnight but staying put.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[mountainlion]

Our freedoms have been and are being preserved by many fight for the rights of all.

God Bless America

[lightman]

Remember the Fallen every day—but especially tomorrow.

Flags at half staff until Noon.

National Moment of Rememberance at 1500hrs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today's sustenance for body and soul.

[colorado tanker]

On a side-note, besides being a distinguished aviator, Merian C. Cooper was a Hollywood producer, with such notable films as King Kong. After WWII he frequently collaborated with John Ford on some of his best movies.

Cooper was a veteran of WWI and a volunteer in the Polish-Soviet War. He left Hollywood and volunteered again for WWII service.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Lt Col Jay Zeamer, Jr ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Fungi...a truly incredible story for sure.

[luvie]

Jay Zeamer Jr.
July 25, 1918 - March 22, 2007
Pilot - United States Army Air Forces
Received the Medal of Honor for valor
during an air mission on June 16, 1943.
Remember and Honor This Hero!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...glad you are getting back into the sky. Chicago? New York? Staying in the airport sounds like a really good idea. Safe flights!

[luvie]

Howdy radu! Beautiful graphic of one of our national cemeteries.

Good news! Ghost let me put antibiotic on his boo-boo. He stood very still, and I squirted as much as I possibly could on his poor neck. Not sure where it went...it’s nearly dark, but I hope it helps him. It was almost as if he wanted me to do it.

[The Mayor]

Thank you for today’s thread Kathy!
No public ceremonies around here tomorrow. Sad in so many ways.

[radu]

Howdy, LUV.

A friend called right after I posted and we just got off the phone.

I couldn’t pass that graphic up when I ran across it. Very touching.

Great news about Ghost! I hope you managed to get some of the med on that nasty booboo and that it helps it heal.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Did you ever get any rain at your house? They’ve had a few light rain showers at the airport but that doesn’t mean y’all got any in town.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...has your rain stopped?

We had gentle rain all night...at least a half inch for which we are grateful. And hopes of more this evening.

[luvie]

I do, too. The fact that he let me that close to squirt it...he must really want help. If i could just do more. But to scare him off would be worse. He is so skinny when he doesn’t come around for a day or two.