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THE ROOM
Received via Email ^ | Unknown | Brian Moore

Posted on 12/12/2002 1:25:02 PM PST by Delbert

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I received this from a good friend at work and thought some of you may like to read it. A powerful message, Merry Christmas to all of you. dale
1 posted on 12/12/2002 1:25:02 PM PST by Delbert
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To: Delbert
Sounds like an internet legend.....but it's a great read....

NeverGore
2 posted on 12/12/2002 1:37:07 PM PST by nevergore
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To: Delbert; nevergore
Fron the truthorfiction website:

The Truth: "The Room" was actually written by speaker and author Joshua Harris and is in his book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye." He says it was something that he put on paper as the result of a dream he had while in Puerto Rico for the 1995 Billy Graham Crusade and published in his magazine the same year. Interestingly, Brian Moore was also real. He did attend the high school described in the eRumor and lost his life as the result of a traffic accident shortly after having presented "The Room" for the meeting of Christian athletes. His friends and family believed that he had written it and the story about Brian was passed along to others sincerely. Joshua Harris told TruthOrFiction.com that he appreciates people getting the facts straight about the origins of "The Room" but is more concerned that people hear the message of the story than knowing who actually wrote it.

3 posted on 12/12/2002 1:41:50 PM PST by petuniasevan
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To: Delbert
Thanks.
4 posted on 12/12/2002 1:48:10 PM PST by Hans
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To: nevergore
Sounds like an internet legend.....but it's a great read....

Speaking of internet legend, I just received this one today; something told me to do a Googleization on it, though:

--------------------------- Some people have been a bit offended that Lee Marvin is buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at Arlington National Cemetery.

His marker gives his name, rank (PVT.) and service (USMC). Nothing else.

Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time, so why the heck does he rate burial with these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer: I always liked Lee Marvin, but did not know the extent of his Corps experiences.

In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country in the armed forces, often in rear-echelon posts where they were carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima. There is only one higher Military award; The Medal Of Honor.

If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.

Dialog From The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson: His guest was Lee Marvin.

Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima. And that during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were severely wounded."

"Yeah, yeah... I got shot square in the ass and they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi... bad thing about getting shot up on a mountain is that guys get shot hauling you down. But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I ever knew... We both got the Cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in comparison.

The dumb bastard actually stood up on Red beach and directed his troops to move forward and get the hell off the beach. That Sergeant and I have been lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me lying on my belly on the litter and said, 'Where'd they get you Lee?'

"Well Bob... if you make it home before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse!" Johnny, I'm not lying... Sergeant Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew.....

Bob Keeshan... You and the world know him as Captain Kangaroo

5 posted on 12/12/2002 1:58:28 PM PST by ErnBatavia
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To: Delbert
Thank you. Merry Christmas to you also!
6 posted on 12/12/2002 2:03:08 PM PST by Thisiswhoweare
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To: ErnBatavia
That's a wonderful story. I'm going to give www.snopes2.com a try for reference.
7 posted on 12/12/2002 2:20:38 PM PST by netmilsmom
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To: ErnBatavia
Sorry, snopes says it's false. But a great story anyway!!!
8 posted on 12/12/2002 2:23:29 PM PST by netmilsmom
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To: netmilsmom
Lots of responses and private emails about the story being false or a legend.....the message of the story was my point in posting it. When I first read it it hit me pretty hard...very effective story. Best Freegards, Dale
9 posted on 12/12/2002 2:33:36 PM PST by Delbert
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To: netmilsmom
Yep- it was too heartwarming (we're talking the Marvin/Kangaroo one) to be true....that's what perked me into searching it out.
10 posted on 12/12/2002 2:41:12 PM PST by ErnBatavia
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To: ErnBatavia
Wasn't this found to be an military "urban legend." I read that it was not true.
11 posted on 12/12/2002 2:51:13 PM PST by Paulus Invictus
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To: Delbert
I read this last year on the christian mb that I frequent......
it really touched my heart......and made me think about my life......and if I was being Bold enough for God to work through ...
so I printed it out and made copies and gave it to friends and collegues.....
God just wants us to be BOLD for Christ......
and why not.......
Jesus died for us sinners.....
Praise be to the Lamb of God!

Be a witness to the lost.....
God will give you the words to speak.....
to share The Good News of The Gospel.....

God Bless and thank you for posting this....



12 posted on 12/12/2002 2:53:19 PM PST by Faith65
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To: Delbert
bump
13 posted on 12/12/2002 3:38:41 PM PST by LiteKeeper
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To: Faith65
On the subject of sharing the Gospel... . You know those annoying telemarketers that call you on YOUR phone? Share your testimony and witness to them. What are they going to do? hang up?
14 posted on 12/12/2002 4:18:05 PM PST by eccentric
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To: eccentric
Oh wow..........
thank you.........
I will talk with them about Jesus.......
that is a most excellent idea!
Instead of getting angry......
I'll do God's bidding!

Praise God!

Thank you and God Bless!
15 posted on 12/12/2002 5:29:21 PM PST by Faith65
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To: Delbert; RnMomof7
Thanks for posting this.

Whether the events surrounding this dream are true is irrelevant.

The message is clear.

Sorta reminds me of Kierkegaard's: Purity of Heart: is to will one thing.
16 posted on 12/12/2002 9:12:14 PM PST by lockeliberty
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To: lockeliberty; JHavard; Havoc; OLD REGGIE; Iowegian; PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain; ...
It is beautiful , thanks for the ping
17 posted on 12/13/2002 7:09:44 AM PST by RnMomof7
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To: Delbert; RnMomof7
Brian Moore died May 27, 1997, the day after Memorial Day. He was driving home from a friend's house when his car went off Bulen-Pierce Road in Pickaway County and struck a utility pole. He emerged from the wreck unharmed but stepped on a downed power line and was electrocuted.

NOTE TO SELF: If I ever have a collisiion with a utility pole, and if the car isn't on fire, sit tight until the emergency workers arrive.

18 posted on 12/13/2002 7:18:58 AM PST by Jerry_M
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Thanks Delbert, I've used that story in preaching. It really affected the people who heard it.
19 posted on 12/13/2002 7:20:40 AM PST by ksen
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To: nevergore
*****Sounds like an internet legend.....but it's a great read....*****

That's because it is.

http://www.snopes.com/glurge/room.htm

It's still a good story.
20 posted on 12/13/2002 7:40:44 AM PST by P-Marlowe
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