Posted on 07/01/2004 6:48:00 PM PDT by nuconvert
Army Reverses Stance and Will Continue to Distribute Medallions That Cite Bible Verse
Elizabeth A. Davis/Associated Press
Jul 1, 2004
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Army has reversed itself and will continue to help a nonprofit group distribute honorary medallions that cite a Bible verse. Fallen Friend, which since 1995 has distributed nearly 2,000 medallions to survivors of those killed in the line of duty, had been told by the Army in May that it could no longer help forward the medallions because the inscription "John 15:13" was inappropriate and might offend some families.
The verse, which is not on the gold-colored medallion, reads, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
The chief of the Army's Casualty Operations Division notified Fallen Friend President Bob Parker on Thursday of the Army's change of heart.
"Upon further evaluation, it has been determined that while there is a Biblical reference on the medallion, this reference is not of such nature that it is likely to be offensive to most next of kin," Lt. Col. Kevin Logan wrote in an e-mail to Parker. "I am sincerely sorry for any inconvenience our earlier decision made on you and your organization."
Since word spread of Parker's troubles with the Army, he has received numerous e-mails and letters in support.
"This is what makes America beautiful," Parker said in a telephone interview from his home in Clairfield, about 40 miles north of Knoxville. "If people hadn't gotten involved, the Army wouldn't have changed its mind."
The military branches provide Parker the names of the deceased, and he sends the medals to the branches to be distributed to the survivors. The medallions are also inscribed with the person's name and the words "A Fallen Friend."
Finally someone with common sense in the Army looked into this.
I've about had it "up to here!" with this "offended" crap!!!!! Notice to offended: if you are offended, IT'S YOUR F'N PROBLEM!!!!!!!
Cudos to the Army for changing their minds and continue doing the right thing....
for future reading...
pendulum swing bump
Good things still happen if you fight for the right and don't stop until they do - ping.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Army has reversed itself and will continue to help a nonprofit group distribute honorary medallions that cite a Bible verse. Fallen Friend, which since 1995 has distributed nearly 2,000 medallions to survivors of those killed in the line of duty, had been told by the Army in May that it could no longer help forward the medallions because the inscription "John 15:13" was inappropriate and might offend some families.
"I've about had it "up to here!" with this "offended" crap!!!!! Notice to offended: if you are offended, IT'S YOUR F'N PROBLEM!!!!!!! "
I totally agree, but who was offended in this case? Or was this a pre-emptive move by the Army (that they changed back)?
Is it so difficult for some people to just simply refuse something that "offends" them?
Apparently........
Of course there's no fame or money in refusing.
Here's a link to original article......
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1160612/posts
I don't think we've heard why the Army had taken this stand--a decision by someone in the Army or the result of pressure from the ACLU or some similar organization? I hope the busybodies don't discover that there is a Biblical verse on the Liberty Bell (Leviticus 25:10).
Damn straight! Good one.
Well, you let the cat out of the bag, now.
A small step toward common sense. Excellent.
Sanity prevails..wonderful!
all the world will be turned upside down in the 'last days'==no wonder everything seems backwards to decent folk---keep the faith and do not despair for God stiil rules over the affairs of men-
wonderful--how do you do that??
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