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RC, thank you my FRiend for pinging me or I would surely have missed this beautiful tribute.

Eric has always been a warrior. . . He ran an entire Cross Country race on a stress fracture in his foot because he refused to quit ‘pressing on toward the goal.’

He is quiet, yet bold; so bold in his faith that he told his classmates Sunday in his Valedictory speech that the only way they could have a truly successful future was through faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ. His greatest desire in life is to serve that Savior and live a Christ-like life, and to serve others.

oWf thank you for writing this moving tribute, not only to your wonderful son, but to all the brave young men and women serving our country in these challenging times. Your son's name and story of his running the race with a stress fracture reminded me of another Eric who was a fine runner and a great warrior for Christ.

Eric Liddell was favored to win a gold medal in 100 meters in the 1924 Olympic games. When he arrived in Paris, he was stunned to learn that the preliminaries for his best events -- the 100 meters and the 4x100 and 4x400 relays -- were scheduled for Sunday. Eric considered the Lord's Day sacred and refused to take part in those events. He turned his attention to the 200-meter and 400-meter dashes, events he had not trained for and was not expected to win. Surprisingly, he managed to win a bronze medal in the 200-meters. He then ran the race of his life. Arms thrashing, head tilted upward to the sky, "The Flying Scotsman" won the gold metal in the 400 meters, setting a world record of 47.6 seconds. Most important, he put his commitment to his faith ahead of his best chance to win earthly fame and glory.

Running the Race -- Eric Liddell 1902-1945
Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. Well, I do not run aimlessly, I do not box as one beating the air; but I pommel my body and subdue it, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Thank you so much for that picture and info about Eric Liddell! He is a family hero of ours......especially Eric's older brother, Josh, who watched Chariots of Fire at least 300 times as a child, and last November ran the Chicago Marathon.

Not only is his perseverence exemplary, but his strong stance for Godliness above personal glory. In fact, I believe that Eric Liddell's example was one of the positive influences on both of our sons' lives.

btw, your screen name is also a hero of our sons, who are part Scot (on their father's side), and admire his courage and valor.

Thanks again!

You are very welcome, my friend.

"The Flying Scotsman" won the gold metal in the 400 meters, setting a world record of 47.6 seconds. Most important, he put his commitment to his faith ahead of his best chance to win earthly fame and glory.

Philippians 4:8. This thread has the potential to change the world. (^: