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The Fort McCoy Religious Support Office coordinated the Veterans Day Prayer Luncheon, the installation’s official observance of Veteran’s Day, on Nov. 8 to honor all those who have served in the U.S. military.
The guest speaker was Chaplain (Col.) Robert Whitlock of U.S. Army Forces Command. Whitlock’s talk centered on the concept of being a “keeper” and looking out for others.
“Every one of us needs a keeper,” Whitlock said. “Most of us need more than one. You’re probably not the Good Samaritan. You’re probably the one who got the snot beat out of you.”
The Bible is full of stories about being your brother’s keeper, Whitlock said, and it’s important to remember to follow that maxim both in the military and in everyday life.
“Anyone can be a keeper,” he said. “Everyone should be a keeper.”
Being a keeper always costs something, Whitlock said. Sometimes it’s time or money.
“For others, especially those who have worn this uniform, it may cause you to have to lay down your life,” he said. “I think every soldier ought to have a heart to heart with themselves and come to the conclusion that because I wear the nation’s cloth, I know I’m willing to lay my life down. … I know I’m willing in order to be a keeper of my brothers and sisters.”
Music was provided by Challenge Academy cadet Johnny Ladwig, retiree Karen Birkeness, and Tammy Leach.
Additional prayers were offered by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Raymond Leach, Chaplain (Maj.) Erik Spicer of the 181st Multi-Functional Training Brigade, Chaplain (Maj.) Dawn Siebold of the 88th Readiness Division, Pastor Brian Young with Sparta Faith Evangelical Free Church, Pastor Scott Mann with Tomah Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, and Chaplain Jef Skinner of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.
Attendees also sang several praise songs, and Garrison Commander Col. Hui Chae Kim provided closing remarks, thanking RSO for organizing the event and Whitlock for speaking.
“These events don’t just happen,” Kim said. “I really would like to thank you. You informed me, and you inspired me.”
| Date Taken: | 11.16.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 11.16.2018 16:48 |
| Story ID: | 300338 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
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