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Please Pray for a Fading Soldier
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Posted on 09/11/2004 8:20:23 PM PDT by Ol' Sox

My step-dad, Wendall, is dying in the hospital tonight. He has lived a good long life, has suffered much over the last two years and is ready to move on. He's had the opportunity to tell each of us in the family good-bye, knows Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and is as well prepared to pass on as any man I've ever met.

Wendall was a Sergeant in the 296th Combat Engineer Battalion, VII US Corps during WWII. He landed at Normandy on D+2 and wound up at Bad Berka, Germany at the end of the war. He had never spoken of his service until one day about three years ago. While watching a football game together, he suddenly began to talk, and three hours later, had recounted his World War II experience. I got an atlas out and took notes.

He saw combat and built bridges. Carentan, Sedan, Bouillon, Florenville, Verviers, Monschau, Bad Berka, Buchenwald, Berlin. He was stationed close to Malmedy and remembered the dread he felt when he learned about the massacre during the Battle of the Bulge. He entered the Buchenwald concentration camp the day after it was liberated. His unit helped to take the residents of Bad Berka to Buchenwald. Under orders, they turned this area over to the Russians and moved on to Berlin, where I've heard that they entered the city three days before any other American unit.

Tonight, I ask for your prayers for this good man, who served his country with honor, his family with steadfastness and love, and God with a humble and generous spirit.


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To: Ol' Sox

Prayers for and my thanks to your father.


121 posted on 09/11/2004 10:11:23 PM PDT by GreyFriar (3rd Armored Division -- Spearhead)
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To: Ol' Sox; StarCMC

Prayers lifted for your father, Ol' Sox. He has a nation grateful for his service praying for him!


122 posted on 09/11/2004 10:13:34 PM PDT by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Fracas
Heavenly Father, we return to give You tearful thanks for the life of a Dad who now rejoices in Your presence. How remarkable the simplicity of a life well-lived ... that a beloved son can convey the heart of his Dad with "he was a wonderful man." Surround Fracas and his family with the comfort of Your presence, O God, for a light has gone from their household, yet just beyond the shadows, this much-loved American Hero is bathed in eternal sunshine. May Your Name be praised forever, Amen ...
123 posted on 09/11/2004 10:17:50 PM PDT by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word ...)
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To: Ol' Sox

Prayers for your dad, Wendell, and for all of you. We entrust him unto the hands of the Lord.


124 posted on 09/11/2004 10:20:47 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Ol' Sox; father_elijah; nickcarraway; SMEDLEYBUTLER; Siobhan; Lady In Blue; attagirl; ...
Prayer Ping!

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Please post your prayers to Ol' Sox

125 posted on 09/11/2004 10:21:43 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Ol' Sox

Prayers for a World War II hero and for his family.


Amen.


126 posted on 09/11/2004 10:22:29 PM PDT by Spotsy (We Remember . . . and it's not about fear)
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To: Ol' Sox

God Speed,

I have been there with you. I lost my father another WWII vet 4 years ago. It is so painful to lose them but you know there is going to be many a joyous reunion on the other side. I know my dad rejoined my mother who had passed in 1982 after a 40+ year marriage.

May he be embraced with a resounding "Welcome home faithful servant" when his time comes.

My prayers for you and your family at this time. Hold in your heart , this is not our true home.


127 posted on 09/11/2004 10:23:26 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (What did Kerry know and when did he know it?)
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To: Ol' Sox

Sending prayers


128 posted on 09/11/2004 10:25:40 PM PDT by Mo1 (Why is the MSM calling the Vietnam Vets and POW's a suspected group??)
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To: Ol' Sox

A good man is passing, we should all stand. He did his duty without complaining, and is going to his Lord.


129 posted on 09/11/2004 10:28:41 PM PDT by xJones
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To: Ol' Sox

My prayers go out to Wendall, you and your family. My most heartfelt thanks to all for your service to our country. God Bless.


130 posted on 09/11/2004 10:29:22 PM PDT by ADemocratNoMore (W.W.P.D.? - What Would Patton Do?)
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To: Ol' Sox

Prayers sent. For an honorable man and those who knew and loved him.

Dear Lord, please be with this man in his final hours, and comfort those who mourn his passing. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.


131 posted on 09/11/2004 10:31:23 PM PDT by EternalHope (Boycott everything French forever. Including their vassal nations.)
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To: Salvation
Psalm 91
"Soldier's Prayer"
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

Surely He will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence.

He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge;
His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.

You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked
If you make the Most High your dwelling - even the Lord, who is my refuge then
no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

you will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

"Because he loves me," says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him,
for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.

With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation."

God Bless

132 posted on 09/11/2004 10:50:05 PM PDT by Smartass (BUSH & CHENEY 2004 Si vis pacem, para bellum - Por el dedo de Dios se escribió)
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To: Ol' Sox
My prayers for a Hero's Welcome amongst the angels. May Wendell's passing be comfortable and full of grace.
133 posted on 09/11/2004 10:55:46 PM PDT by Aracelis
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To: Ol' Sox

I`ll say a prayer for him.


134 posted on 09/12/2004 12:43:42 AM PDT by nomad
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To: Ol' Sox

Praying now for him, for you, and for your family, Ol' Sox.


135 posted on 09/12/2004 2:10:27 AM PDT by Kitty Mittens
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To: Ol' Sox

Prayers sent


136 posted on 09/12/2004 2:17:16 AM PDT by knighthawk (We will always remember We will always be proud We will always be prepared so we may always be free)
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To: Ol' Sox

Prayers for a real hero.


137 posted on 09/12/2004 2:20:03 AM PDT by cyborg (http://mentalmumblings.blogspot.com/)
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To: Ol' Sox
Amen, also.

Carolyn

138 posted on 09/12/2004 3:18:47 AM PDT by CDHart
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To: Ol' Sox

Prayers for Windall and all his family.

Windall, we appreciate your service to your country!


139 posted on 09/12/2004 3:22:18 AM PDT by Flyer (Post #47 - A reply that will live in infamy)
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To: Ol' Sox

My prayers of comfort are with you and your father. He is a true hero, and we are ever so grateful for what he has done for us! God Bless him, and your family!


140 posted on 09/12/2004 3:50:56 AM PDT by Ros42
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