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Written by Vern Southern   
Monday, May 24 2010 14:01
This article is not pro-war or anti-war, it is not political, I am not pro-military or anti-military.  Even though a movie is talked about in the article, this article is not about the movie.  This article is about gratitude.

I'm not sure what has happened here in the United States.  Maybe it's just me.  It seems like we have forgotten about the Americans who are fighting for freedom in the middle east.  There does not seem to be any new news stories about what's going on there anymore.

There is a movie, “Taking Chance”.  There are no politics in this movie, just the decency of the American people.  Every American should see this movie, especially on Memorial Day.  Rent this movie or get it from a friend or your public library.  I believe our Men and Women in the middle east have been forgotten. This movie will remind you of their sacrifice.

Link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KEVZiJ3Ds
Kevin Bacon, “This is one HBO movie that should be watched by all!!! Based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming.”

I asked my pastor Captain John Bennett of the Salvation Army's New Heights Church in Centennial, CO about showing this clip (trailer) after church functions were concluded. During our potluck meal May 23, 2010 and then show the movie the following Sunday after church functions, the day before Memorial Day, May 30, 2010.

My suggestion was immediately dismissed.  It always amazes me when Christians so easily dismiss the very people who fight and die for their right to say and believe in anything they want.  I think I may have to find a new church, being a good American is just as important a being a good Christian and my pastor just does not get that.

I will probably be banned from my church for writing this, however, when you see something that is so plainly wrong you must stand up and say so.  A church is exactly the right place to pray for the families who have given their Fathers and Mothers, Sisters and Brothers, Sons and Daughters, in the fight for world wide freedom.

All I ever wanted was for my church to do is to show a small symbol of gratitude to the people who keep this country free.  The men and women of the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy who make it possible for all Americans to build their church's and worship any God they wish.

These people deserve, at the very least, a day of gratitude.  Apparently, at least in my church, this is to much to ask for.

Disheartened American Christian,
Vern Southern
Denver, Colorado
(303) 351-9743
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