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[M. Espinola]

An early good morning. Snippy you have another fine thread here.

Crew of Plane 1. Henry Potter, James Doolittle, Fred Braemer, Richard Cole, Paul Leonard.

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General Marshall; "The President is going to give you the Medal of Honor."

I was shocked and quickly said, "General, that award should be reserved for those who risk their lives trying to save someone else. Every man on our mission took the same risk I did. I don't think I'm entitled to the Medal of Honor."

Hap flushed and I could see he was angry. General Marshall, obviously displeased at my remark, scowled and said, "I happen to think you do."

There was no further discussion. In all our later association, this was the only time Hap ever got mad at me and General Marshall ever spoke sternly to me. The Highest-ranking man Army uniform had made his decision. It was neither the time nor the place for me to argue.

Jimmy Doolittle

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In 1985 the 88-year-old legend returned to the White House where he had received the Medal of Honor nearly half-a-century earlier. Under special legislation, pushed through Congress by Senator Barry Goldwater, Jimmy Doolittle received his fourth star. It was the first time any reserve officer achieved 4-star rank. President Ronald Reagan joined Senator Goldwater in pinning that fourth star on General Doolittle.

Four years later Doolittle was back at the White House, this time to be honored by yet another American President. When George H. W. Bush presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jimmy Doolittle, he became the first and to date the ONLY Medal of Honor recipient in history to also earn his Nation's highest civilian honor. Jimmy Doolittle passed away on September 27th, 1993, at the age of 96.

[A Jovial Cad]

Good morning, snippy, SAM.

Doolittle's raid 63 years ago is rightly celebrated as the moral turning point of the War in the Pacific, followed by the armed turning point a scant two months later at Midway. It's one of those quirky ironies of history that the former led directly to the latter.

I've been given to understand, on good authority, that many generous toasts were hoisted to Colonel Doolittle (now General Doolittle; may he R.I.P) after V-J Day:*

His role in our Long Road Back was never forgotten by the men who followed in the path he bravely paved through American military history during his "30 seconds over Tokyo."

Thank you, once again, for another excellent thread.

*Post-war pic of my grandfather & grandmother celebrating "V-J Day" along with several of his fellow airmen taken shortly after their return home from active combat.

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Snippy and everyone at the Foxhole.

[The Mayor]

April 15, 2005

Those Who Passed By

Read:
Mark 15:24-38

Those who passed by blasphemed Him. -Mark 15:29

Bible In One Year: Psalm 13-15

Consider the people who callously passed by the Savior as He hung on the cross. How heartless they were! But before we rush to judge them, let's remember that many are still doing it today. They fall into three groups:

Those who want a cross without Christ. It's possible to revere a symbol without the Savior. Some may clasp in their hand a miniature cross made of wood or gold, but that emblem will never atone for even one sin. It is Christ alone who redeems our souls with His precious blood.

Those who want a Christ without a cross. They want a conqueror, not a dying Lamb. They would cry, "Come down from the cross!" (Mark 15:30). Many desire a good example, or a great teacher, or a triumphant king. Their gospel is one of works. They despise the gospel that declares we are justified by faith in One who shed His blood on the cross.

Those who want neither Christ nor His cross. They are untouched by His sorrow, unmoved by His suffering, and unrepentant of their sins that He bore. Never have they exclaimed as did the songwriter John M. Moore, "All my iniquities on Him were laid-He nailed them all to the tree. Jesus the debt of my sin fully paid-He paid the ransom for me." -Paul Van Gorder

Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood-
Sealed my pardon with His blood:
Hallelujah, what a Savior! -Bliss
© 1953, Singspiration, Inc.

Jesus took our place that we might have His peace.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Religion Or Christ: What's The Difference?

[GailA]

Good morning ALL. It promises to be beautiful here today. About mid 70s.

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning everyone.

[Professional Engineer]

Good morning ladies. It's Friday!

[PAR35]

I may have missed it, but one of the planes took off without using flaps. If you watch video of the takeoffs, it's the one which drops down almost to the ocean when it goes off the flight deck before recovering.

[SAMWolf]

Morning all. Last day to get our taxes filed and we need to get our "seed order" planned and sent off.

Snippy is such a slave driver!!