Don’t Forget Them
I can’t help but cry every time I hear a news story about a soldier who has lost his life. The story of the two soldiers who were kidnapped, tortured, and killed in Iraq breaks my heart. Every time I hear about them, I can’t help but think of my own brother who is over there. They are all over there, risking their lives, to defend our freedom. Whether they are over to actually fight, or if they are in a different kind of job, they are still in danger. My brother, Jason, is a driver, but has already had some close calls. People are so quick to argue that they shouldn’t be there, but I want to point out that they are fighting the terrorists over there, so that they don’t have to fight them over here. They are protecting your families and my family by being there. They are risking their very lives for our safety and freedom. Don’t forget them. Don’t forget what they are doing. Most of all, dont’ forget to pray for them. My heart breaks for the families of the soldiers who were killed, because I can’t help but put myself in their shoes. What if that was my brother. Please pray for Jason as he’s over there, and for all of our soldiers. Pray that the Lord will protect them, and that they will all come home safely. They are doing an honorable thing. We’ll all be celebrating Independence Day in a few weeks, and it’s men like my brother who are ensuring that we retain our independence and freedom. Don’t forget them.
LCPL Jason Francis
For those of you who know my brother, if you would like to send him an email to tell him that you are praying for him or whatever, just let me know, and I’ll pass it along.
