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StMark 06-03-2008 08:52 PM
Our Church on TV!! A soldier's homegoing!
 
As I told you last week, a boy from our church lost his life in Iraq last week. Here's a news clip of what transpired today.

He was a great young kid! what a loss.

close to 1,000 people came out today to honor him. what a homegoing it was! our choir truely left a lasting impact too.

One of our local TV stations did coverage on our service today!



http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/195...?video=YHI&t=a

StMark 06-03-2008 08:55 PM
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I'm still shaken up over this event

To watch a good kid grow up in the church and then die in the war is just... I don't know how to put... depressing. I sat and thought about where we are as a nation today, what is becoming of us, where are we going, etc. and now that the adrendain rush of the excitment of the service is over, I feel the impact all the more.

Mrs. LPW 06-03-2008 08:57 PM
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Heartbreaking stuff. I can't even fathom losing a son.

Elizabeth 06-03-2008 08:59 PM
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Wow you even had the major there. Kind of sad(actually very sad), but you all did such a great job with the choir.

Mrs. LPW 06-03-2008 09:00 PM
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Yes, the choir sounded great Mark.

StMark 06-03-2008 09:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeanie (Post 483039)
Wow you even had the major there. Kind of sad, but you all did such a great job with the choir. :thumbsup

The church rallied and went beyond the call today.


People really do when there is a cause don't they?


It's something how hard times brings the better side out of us humans

StMark 06-03-2008 09:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. LPW (Post 483040)
Yes, the choir sounded great Mark.


Thanks LW !They can sing! Very blessed

Cindy 06-03-2008 09:12 PM
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The choir was great Mark, and Sgt. Gasper was a hero.

Elizabeth 06-03-2008 09:16 PM
Re: Our Church on TV!! A soldier's homegoing!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by StMark (Post 483043)
The church rallied and went beyond the call today.


People really do when there is a cause don't they?


It's something how hard times brings the better side out of us humans
There is just something about a person dying that puts everything into perspective.

chosenbyone 06-03-2008 10:26 PM
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This story, like so many others, was just gut-wrenching to watch. The sacrifices this young man made for our country with doing four tours in just six years in Iraq must have been difficult for him and his family.

That was a lot of time to be away from such a young wife.

StMark 06-03-2008 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by chosenbyone (Post 483162)
This story, like so many others, was just gut-wrenching to watch. The sacrifices this young man made for our country with doing four tours in just six years in Iraq must have been difficult for him and his family.

That was a lot of time to be away from such a young wife.

Thanks Chosen and the others that commented


It's sad that this man gave his life and this is all the thanks he gets

George 06-04-2008 12:05 AM
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So sad. Did the governor cancel his attendance?

AbundantGrace 06-04-2008 12:16 AM
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Mark, this truly is such a tremendous tragedy and as Americans, even though we didn't know him, it's a loss for all of us. When one of our own, sacrifices his or her life in the act of service for our country, it's a loss for the entire nation. May the Peace of God which truly does go beyond all human understanding, be with you, this family, your community and all who were so heavily impacted by this terrible loss.

Also, right along with the sentiments of so many others, the work with the choir was anointed and a fitting tribute to a fallen hero. God bless you my Brother.

StMark 06-04-2008 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by George (Post 483210)
So sad. Did the governor cancel his attendance?

nope he didn't make it but 21 of his fellow soldiers from FT carson in Colo. came along with a general

StMark 06-04-2008 12:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AbundantGrace (Post 483216)
Mark, this truly is such a tremendous tragedy and as Americans, even though we didn't know him, it's a loss for all of us. When one of our own, sacrifices his or her life in the act of service for our country, it's a loss for the entire nation. May the Peace of God which truly does go beyond all human understanding, be with you, this family, your community and all who were so heavily impacted by this terrible loss.

Also, right along with the sentiments of so many others, the work with the choir was anointed and a fitting tribute to a fallen hero. God bless you my Brother.

THANKS! that was very nice brother!

George 06-04-2008 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by StMark (Post 483228)
nope he didn't make it but 21 of his fellow soldiers from FT carson in Colo. came along with a general
I read on a myspace or blog where his wife said she was excited about the governor and his wife attending. That's too bad he wasn't able to be there.

Your choir was great, as always. I'm sure your church made the community proud.

CC1 06-04-2008 07:06 AM
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St. Mark, I have not had a chance to watch the video yet but will. I am so pleased that your church honored this young man and his family this way.

It is young men like him willing to put themself in harms way that has sustained this country for over 200 years.

I am so sorry he lost his life in that endeavor but if you have a chance to tell his family let them know that many, many Americans are thankful for his sacrifice and that it was not in vain.

StMark 06-04-2008 12:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CC1 (Post 483265)
St. Mark, I have not had a chance to watch the video yet but will. I am so pleased that your church honored this young man and his family this way.

It is young men like him willing to put themself in harms way that has sustained this country for over 200 years.

I am so sorry he lost his life in that endeavor but if you have a chance to tell his family let them know that many, many Americans are thankful for his sacrifice and that it was not in vain.

Very nice CC- thanks for those words

StMark 06-04-2008 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by George (Post 483237)
I read on a myspace or blog where his wife said she was excited about the governor and his wife attending. That's too bad he wasn't able to be there.

Your choir was great, as always. I'm sure your church made the community proud.
thanks George
He did send a letter of condolence at least

Ron 06-04-2008 01:16 PM
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Mark,

Sorry to hear of this loss.
It is tragic when a life is cut short like this.

Ferd 06-04-2008 01:28 PM
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I join with the others in offering condolences for this loss.

God bless this young man for standing in the gap for us all.

StMark 06-04-2008 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferd (Post 483867)
I join with the others in offering condolences for this loss.

God bless this young man for standing in the gap for us all.
Thanks Ferd and good to have you back on AFF!



Thanks to you too Ron

AmazingGrace 06-04-2008 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by StMark (Post 483891)
Thanks Ferd and good to have you back on AFF!



Thanks to you too Ron
He left?

Steve Epley 06-04-2008 01:42 PM
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:fireworks:fireworks:fireworks:fireworks:fireworks :fireworks

StMark 06-04-2008 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by AmazingGrace (Post 483893)
He left?


Ferd left and joined another forum for a time ( i wont say the name of the forum) but It appears he is back with us now. That's good!

AmazingGrace 06-04-2008 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by StMark (Post 483897)
Ferd left and joined another forum for a time ( i wont say the name of the forum) but It appears he is back with us now. That's good!
But he didnt leave... that I know of he was still here too

Ferd 06-04-2008 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by StMark (Post 483897)
Ferd left and joined another forum for a time ( i wont say the name of the forum) but It appears he is back with us now. That's good!
Mark, check the record bro. I never left here.

ive posted here and in other places. God is good.

AmazingGrace 06-04-2008 02:06 PM
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Mark... I saw on world news last night on one of the channels not sure which butthey were talking about the war and all who have passed and I swore one of the pics was a pic of the service from your church... do you know anything about this?

It was a beautiful clip and wonderful service... I know it hurts to lose one of your own but what an honor to be able to honor him in this way

StMark 06-04-2008 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AmazingGrace (Post 483988)
Mark... I saw on world news last night on one of the channels not sure which butthey were talking about the war and all who have passed and I swore one of the pics was a pic of the service from your church... do you know anything about this?

It was a beautiful clip and wonderful service... I know it hurts to lose one of your own but what an honor to be able to honor him in this way

NO! would you please send me the clip ! please , i'd really appreciate it AG

AmazingGrace 06-04-2008 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by StMark (Post 484100)
NO! would you please send me the clip ! please , i'd really appreciate it AG
I have been hunting ever since I made this post and cant find it... Zoey thinks it was on nightline which would explain why I didnt get to find it but I thought it was ABC worldnews... I will look some more after church tonight and send it to you the min I find it!

StMark 06-04-2008 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AmazingGrace (Post 484106)
I have been hunting ever since I made this post and cant find it... Zoey thinks it was on nightline which would explain why I didnt get to find it but I thought it was ABC worldnews... I will look some more after church tonight and send it to you the min I find it!
PLEASE PLEASE DO- I can pass it on to our church community too

StMark 06-04-2008 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferd (Post 483966)
Mark, check the record bro. I never left here.

ive posted here and in other places. God is good.



~ ~ ~ WELCOME BACK FERD ~ ~ ~

AmazingGrace 06-04-2008 03:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StMark (Post 484110)
PLEASE PLEASE DO- I can pass it on to our church community too
I dont think I can get it if it was on nightline but either way I will keep looking. I am gonna look at the TV guide and see if there was something else too I might have flipped to and seen it.. The clip looked exactly like the one you showed w the choir director going at it!

AmazingGrace 06-04-2008 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by StMark (Post 484112)
~ ~ ~ WELCOME BACK FERD ~ ~ ~
lol

StMark 06-04-2008 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AmazingGrace (Post 484115)
I dont think I can get it if it was on nightline but either way I will keep looking. I am gonna look at the TV guide and see if there was something else too I might have flipped to and seen it.. The clip looked exactly like the one you showed w the choir director going at it!


Does nightline have a website ?? If so they might have a link

AmazingGrace 06-04-2008 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by StMark (Post 484122)
Does nightline have a website ?? If so they might have a link
I am gonna check in a sec

StMark 06-04-2008 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AmazingGrace (Post 484124)
I am gonna check in a sec

okay- i know you can find out you're like a detective

AmazingGrace 06-04-2008 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by StMark (Post 484126)
okay- i know you can find out you're like a detective
Thats whats driving me nuts. I am a licensed detective (expires in 2 weeks tho lol) and I cant find it anywhere but I know I saw it and my daughter watched it w me and she remembers seeing it too but we cant find it anywhere!

StMark 06-04-2008 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by AmazingGrace (Post 484134)
Thats whats driving me nuts. I am a licensed detective (expires in 2 weeks tho lol) and I cant find it anywhere but I know I saw it and my daughter watched it w me and she remembers seeing it too but we cant find it anywhere!

If you do please let me know!

AmazingGrace 06-04-2008 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by StMark (Post 484142)
If you do please let me know!
Yes sir!!! :)


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