Prayers Please for Joel Kernodle, Veteran, Friend of FR

Thursday, May 29, 2003 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

I've been asked to start a prayer thread for Joel Kernodle. He was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Memorial Day weekend as he returned from visiting fellow veterans in West Virginia.

Joel, known as PointManHerc, was the inspiration for the Patriots Rally for America III held in 9 degree weather on the morning of January 18 this year in Washington, D.C. He and his group of veterans, MOVEOUT, came to our nation's capital to stand up against the communist-led anti-war demonstration that day. They were doing for those serving now what wasn't done for them when they served in Vietnam.

Here is a message I received tonight about Joel's condition: His wife and a couple of bro's made it to him and apparently he was conscious for awhile and gave Marla's hand a squeeze. Docs say tonight is going to be an extremely rough and decisive one. Trying to get as many folks praying for him as we can.

[Ol' Sox]

Sad bump.

[Bigg Red]

Your post brought a tear to my eye. I'm sure Chesty will take good care of him. May God be with his family and friends at this sad time.

[Bigg Red]

See post 178.

God has called him home.

[Bigg Red]

So sad. Thank you for pinging me.

[deadhead]

So sad to hear this news, so very sad. God Bless Joel. May Joel's loved ones gain strength and comfort from God at this very difficult time.. My Thoughts and Prayers are with all.

Colleen

[FreeTheHostages]

Joel was a great guy. It was a pleasure to meet him.

[countrydummy]

My Gosh! Prayers going up and calling my prayer line here as well!!!!!

[Xenalyte]

Our lives are the richer for having known him. Lord, hold his family in Your loving hands, and heal their hearts.

[Xthe17th]

I am deeply saddened to hear this news. My solemn prayers to the Kernodle family. You made an impact Joel, and you'll certainly be missed. God Bless you soldier!

[Hobsonphile]

Prayers to Joel's friends and family. We have lost a fine patriot.

[hellinahandcart]

Oh no! I am so sorry.

[Exit148]

I am so sorry.

I only met and saw Joel in action at the Feb. Patriot Rally, and he leaves me with the image of him in his uniform ---still fighting the good fight.

For his soul and his wife and his family, I will offer a prayer of thanks for this fine man.

[RaceBannon]

Oh, My Gosh, the last I read was that Joel was ok!! I missed that he passed!

[RaceBannon]

Another Marine Reporting, Sir....

[Ligeia]

I remember meeting Joel at the Patriots' Rally in January. I'm so sorry to learn of his passing. Joel lived life making a difference. May God comfort his family in these sad days.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Haven't been here for a few days. Saddened to hear this news. Prayers for comfort for his family, and prayers for his eternal soul.

Dang.. I was hoping for a miracle here. Had a bad feeling when I heard it was spinal and head injuries and that the Doctors didn't feel he would make it that he probably wouldn't make it.. but prayed for a miracle anyway.

Now I pray that his wife and family will find comfort in all the wonderful memories they must have..and I know I will always remember that picture of him with his motorcycle helmet on at the rally.

What sad news.

[68 grunt]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I will have a couple of more posts to keep you posted on plans. May the Grace of God be upon you.

[kristinn]

The Lord had other plans. Thank you for keeping us informed about Joel. I'm honored to have known him.

[PGalt]

Condolences to Joel's family, friends, and all of the lives that he touched.

[amom]

68 grunt: Thanks for letting me know.

We've lost a good man.

So long Herc. SALUTE

Now Chesty can say WELCOME HOME.

Prayers for loved ones to have the strength to carry on.