FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Stephen Holden Doane ~ 18 July 2022

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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Stephen Holden Doane

Info from here.

           

Stephen Holden Doane (October 13, 1947 – March 25, 1969) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

Doane joined the Army from Albany, New York in 1967, and went through Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning. By March 25, 1969 was serving as a first lieutenant in Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. During a firefight on that day, in Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam, Doane destroyed an enemy bunker by carrying an activated hand grenade into it, sacrificing himself to take out the hostile position.

Doane, aged 21 at his death, was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia.

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. First Lt. Doane was serving as a platoon leader when his company, engaged in a tactical operation, abruptly contacted an enemy force concealed in protected bunkers and trenches. Three of the leading soldiers were pinned down by enemy crossfire. One was seriously wounded. After efforts of 1 platoon to rescue these men had failed, it became obvious that only a small group could successfully move close enough to destroy the enemy position and rescue or relieve the trapped soldiers, 1st Lt. Doane, although fully aware of the danger of such an action, crawled to the nearest enemy bunker and silenced it. He was wounded but continued to advance to a second enemy bunker. As he prepared to throw a grenade, he was again wounded. Undaunted, he deliberately pulled the pin on the grenade and lunged with it into the enemy bunker, destroying this final obstacle. 1st Lt. Doane's supreme act enabled his company to rescue the trapped men without further casualties. The extraordinary courage and selflessness displayed by this officer were an inspiration to his men and are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army

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[lightman]

“O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life...”

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...beautiful words in a beautiful song!

Thanks!!

And we got rain!! More than an inch so far...wonderful, wonderful rain!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Stephen Holden Doane ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you and Tippy are enjoying your neighborhood adventuring.

How are lessons going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[PROCON]

Thanks for honoring tonight’s Hero, Kathy!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Monday,
July 18, 2022

Unwanted Guests

Read: Psalm 19:1–4, 7–14

Who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins. Psalm 19:12–13

Kyle and Allison had a wonderful honeymoon in an exotic location. When they returned home, however, they discovered that Kyle’s feet had developed a strange, itchy rash. The couple was referred to an infectious disease specialist. He informed them that small parasites had burrowed their way into Kyle’s feet through blisters caused by his new flip flops. What started out as a dream vacation ended in a challenging battle with unwanted “guests.”

David knew that if he didn’t ask God for help to fight sin, his dream of living a pleasing life before Him would turn into a battle with the unwanted guests of sin and rebellion. After declaring how God is revealed in the natural world (Psalm 19:1–6) and His wisdom found in His instruction (vv. 7–10), David asked God to protect him from inadvertent, arrogant, and deliberate disobedience. “Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins,” he wrote (vv. 12–13). He recognized that he didn’t have the human resources to keep the infectious disease of sin from affecting him. So, he wisely asked God for help.

How can we make sure our dream of living in a way that honors God doesn’t become hijacked by sin? Let’s keep our eyes on Him, confess and repent of our sin, and seek divine help in keeping unwanted spiritual parasites from burrowing into our lives. — Marvin Williams

What roles do the spiritual habits of confession and repentance play in your life? How important is living a God-honoring life to you?

Loving God, I don’t know myself as well as I should, and I fall short of what I know is right and good. Please help me trust in Your power in my battle with sin. 

Bible in a year: Psalms 20–22; Acts 21:1–17

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...he saved his troops!!

We got rain!! Still hot at your house?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

All rested and ready to take on the new week?

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

Reading about these heroes each week can take one's breath away. I'm still trying to get it back after reading this this evening.

[radu]

Words so fitting for this young hero.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

It sure was exciting to see raindrops and big puddles up there again today. Things already look a little greener around the airport.

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, we’re only in the 80’s today but it will warm up again, it’s summer, have a great upcoming week!

[luvie]

Stephen Holden Doane
October 13, 1947 – March 25, 1969
United States Army Officer
Medal of Honor Recipient
—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
God rest his soul. He was a REAL hero!
So young....
ECHO MILITARY TAPS

[radu]

Howdy, PRO!

How are things out your way? Have a nice relaxing weekend?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Unexpected rain over night into this morning...I dumped 8/10th. Maybe more on Tuesday.

Momma2 still has 6 as of this morning.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey there, radu...breathtaking for sure. He knew what to do to protect his troops: and he did it, knowing he would lose his life.

[PROCON]

Hi radu!

Didn't do much this weekend other than install one of these Ring doorbells for Robin and visited the pups, other than that it's been a lazy weekend.

How are things your way?