[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Fenrik Simen Tokle, Norway, KIA Afghanistan 27JUN2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



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Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[The Mayor]

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Paul’s Heart

June 29, 2010

According to a long-held Christian tradition, the apostle Paul was beheaded and buried in Rome around ad 67. In 2009, scientists conducted carbon dating tests on what many believe to be his remains. While these tests on the bone fragments confirmed that they date from the first or second century, positive identification remains in question. But no matter where Paul’s bones rest, his heart lives on through his letters in the New Testament.

While imprisoned in Rome, Paul wrote to the followers of Jesus in Philippi about his purpose in life. He spoke of his “earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:20-21).

As we read Paul’s words today, they challenge us to examine our own hearts. Are we as passionate as he was about Jesus Christ? Is it our goal to honor Him in our everyday life?

Long after we’re gone, those who knew us will remember our hearts. May we, like Paul, create a legacy of hope and encouragement centered around Jesus Christ.

Lord, I would serve You day by day,
Doing Your will, let come what may;
Keep my heart faithful, strong, and true,
Always to trust and honor You. —Hess

We are Christ’s “letters of recommendation” to all who read our lives.

Read: Philippians 1:12-21

With all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. —Philippians 1:20

Bible in a year:
Job 14-16; Acts 9:22-43

[JustAmy]

Rest in Peace, Løytnant Christian Lian, Kvartermester Andreas Eldjarn, Orlogskaptein Trond Andre Bolle and Fenrik Simen Tokle. Thank you for your service; thank you for your sacrifice.

May God Bless and Comfort the families of these fallen heroes. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Conor, thank you for remembering our fallen warriors everyday. Freedom is not Free. I’m praying that all of our young men and women are able to come home soon.

[Diver Dave]

Once again, thank you for posting these tributes to the fallen warriors.

We have one nephew returning from Afghanistan in two weeks and another nephew will deploy in August.

Salute to these heroes.