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October 26, 2010

Russ MacNeil's Corner

Not too many Americans remembered the United States Navy had a birthday this month. Our armed services, and the men and women who fight to preserve our freedom around the globe and at home are often taken for granted. As this birthday passes and the Marine Corps birthday and Veterans Day approaches, we should all stop to think about not only our military, but all our protectors; those who have put aside some or all of their lives so that others can be safe and free, whether in the military, law enforcement, firefighting or nursing.

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October 21, 2010

God Speaks

"Each of us is merely a small instrument; all of us, after accomplishing our mission, will disappear." 
— 
Mother Teresa (In the Heart of the World: Thoughts, Stories and Prayers)

On a recent visit to Washington D.C., while looking over a map of the multitude of memorials, museums and history there, I noticed a fairly new cenotaph located in Judiciary Square. It is called the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and although I hadn’t initially planned on seeing it, I am glad I did. My satisfaction wasn’t just in seeing such a splendid monument, but for the spiritual experience I was surprised with as well. I have never been accused of being overly religious, but on this day I received a message from God.

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