Tag Archives: donald rutherford

Medal of Honor Ceremony Marked by Prayer

18 July 2011 JD

On 12 July 2011, Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry received the Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the White House. SFC Petry was honored for his selfless actions when he picked up and threw an enemy grenade that had fallen among his team. The grenade discharged and catastrophically amputated his hand.

SFC Petry has remained humble throughout, thanking his family and asking for prayers for the sacrifice of military families in support of the US’s mission: Read more

Government and Religion

Outgoing Chief of Chaplains Hosts Final Prayer Breakfast

25 April 2011 JD

Chaplain (MajGen) Douglas Carver, outgoing US Army Chief of Chaplains, led his final National Prayer Breakfast at Fort Hood on April 19th. He focused on the topic of trust.

[Carver] asked the audience to trust in God, as they trust in each other, and as the American public trusts in them.

“Nothing in all of creation can separate you from the love of God,” Read more

Chaplain

Military Prayer Luncheons Continue

4 March 2011 JD

Despite opposition from religious freedom critic Michael Weinstein, the US military continues to host prayer events for its willing troops around the world. A small sampling of some interesting articles from military sources:

The National Prayer Breakfast at Fort Bragg — also the location of the upcoming atheist event — was recently addressed by the command chaplain:

The event’s keynote speaker, Chaplain (Col.) Pat Hash, the USASOC command chaplain, spoke and use the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den to illustrate why principles, character and personal courage are essential for soldiers serving in the United States Military.

The National Prayer Luncheon at Fort Meade also featured Read more