Faith in Action: Honoring Our Veterans beyond words

Damon Friedman: To begin with, many Americans have little understanding of what military service, especially in a combat zone, really means. For those who haven’t experienced it, it’s easy to picture a service member in uniform, standing tall and proud, but it’s harder to imagine the unthinkable experiences that often come with that role. Think about the fear of not making it home to your family, the weight of losing a fellow soldier who’s become like a brother or sister or the responsibility of making split-second decisions with lives on the line.

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Glory to God! Veterans Day is this Monday! Give them your thanks for serving America!

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By Damon Friedman, posted November 8, 2024 in National News

As a combat veteran who deployed to and fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, I’ve heard the words “thank you for your service” more times than I can count. And while these five words are often spoken with genuine respect and gratitude, I’ve come to realize that, for many veterans, they aren’t as meaningful as they might seem. Why? Because they often lack the weight of understanding and action behind them. More Here

Damon Friedman speaking at Crossline Church in California. Submitted photo

Pastor Jerry McCullah served in Vietnam, I asked him to write about his time in the war Here

Pastor Jerry also leads us in Veterans Day Prayer 2024

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