Memorial Day

Greater love has no one than this:

 to lay down one's life for one's friends.

John 15:13

On this

Memorial Day

I would like to pay tribute to one community, one open-hearted radio host, and a group of Marines in Houston, Texas, who came out to rebuild the home of a 93-year-old World War II Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient.  In January of this year, Mr. Albert Wood returned home from a doctor's appointment to find that his home had been burglarized, then vandalized with spray paint.  Two teenagers, ages 13 and 16, used various colors of spray paint to coat almost every surface in the house, including antiques, a brand new television, furniture, and almost everything else.  

Radio host Michael Berry organized a team to repair the damage. Many in the community, including contractors and a large contingent of local Marines, took over the work of completely renovating Mr. Wood's home, including making necessary repairs that had been somewhat neglected the last few years.  Mr. Wood was housed elsewhere until the renovation was complete.  The videos are heartwarming of the much younger Marines laboring to assist an elderly man - a fellow Marine - whose military service compels their respect and appreciation.

To all those who have served/are serving this country through their military service, I salute you.  Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

In memory of

Clarence "Clancy" Poulson

VR771 - USN