Truly inspiring. I will never tire of stories about people doing the right thing. The world sure could use more people like Hugh Jr. I’d like to think there are at least a few more—we just haven’t heard their stories.
A few people beat me to it, but I feel like I really did need to read this story today. Not sure why, but I sure enjoyed it. Thanks, Bill - I love when you capture and share important human interest stories like this that we might never have known about had you not shared them with us. Thanks again.
Your reporting and topics are so superb that I felt compelled to subscribe today. Especially after reading the article on Hugh Thompson Jr. It broke my heart. I wish I could’ve shared with him how his courage and actions compelled others. His efforts and life wasn’t wasted. His story inspires me to be a better person. Thank you
I agree with all of the above comments! This is a story that makes me want to start this week with courage to help the helpless! Thank You, Bill! Amazing!!!!!!
One more voice of thanks for this one Bill. I can really only echo what all the others have said. Thank you and thank you Hugh Jr for being you. May you rest in peace.
Today's post reminds me of a story and quote that I recently read but, of course, cannot track down to share. Essentially it was about a minister who held a daily candle night vigil in front of the White house?/Senate?/Congress and when asked if he thought he would persuade others by doing it his reply was; I do not do this to persuade others, I do this so that I do not lose my humanity. As best as I can remember. There are many other quotes by famous people about the importance of not losing our humanity even when there is a cost to our choice of action and/or words. I see today's message as an example of keeping one's humanity regardless of the cost.
left me in tears - I remember those pictures - our united failure - and the impact it had on our men (really boys then) who believe they were protecting...hard times.
Yes. Love the One in front of you.
You knocked it out of the park today. Thank you for bringing the humanity of this tragic story yo this generation.
Thanks Bill. Needed this today.
Truly inspiring. I will never tire of stories about people doing the right thing. The world sure could use more people like Hugh Jr. I’d like to think there are at least a few more—we just haven’t heard their stories.
Wow, just wow!!! How do you find some of these stories?
Excellent! We all need to do what we can do!
A few people beat me to it, but I feel like I really did need to read this story today. Not sure why, but I sure enjoyed it. Thanks, Bill - I love when you capture and share important human interest stories like this that we might never have known about had you not shared them with us. Thanks again.
All of this: "I think it’s because you don’t have to save the world. You just have to save the very small part you can see."
What is any one of us able to do? What are we willing to do? Are we doing it?
Thanks for this one, Bill. A difficult read but that doesn't take away from its importance.
Few among us can say we always do but doing the right thing is always the right thing to do.
Your reporting and topics are so superb that I felt compelled to subscribe today. Especially after reading the article on Hugh Thompson Jr. It broke my heart. I wish I could’ve shared with him how his courage and actions compelled others. His efforts and life wasn’t wasted. His story inspires me to be a better person. Thank you
I agree with all of the above comments! This is a story that makes me want to start this week with courage to help the helpless! Thank You, Bill! Amazing!!!!!!
One more voice of thanks for this one Bill. I can really only echo what all the others have said. Thank you and thank you Hugh Jr for being you. May you rest in peace.
Today's post reminds me of a story and quote that I recently read but, of course, cannot track down to share. Essentially it was about a minister who held a daily candle night vigil in front of the White house?/Senate?/Congress and when asked if he thought he would persuade others by doing it his reply was; I do not do this to persuade others, I do this so that I do not lose my humanity. As best as I can remember. There are many other quotes by famous people about the importance of not losing our humanity even when there is a cost to our choice of action and/or words. I see today's message as an example of keeping one's humanity regardless of the cost.
I remember the story you are talking about. It’s possible we both read it here?
left me in tears - I remember those pictures - our united failure - and the impact it had on our men (really boys then) who believe they were protecting...hard times.
Really good reminder about so many different things today Bill.