Photo By Spc. Amy Barber | Louisiana National Guard 256 Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers gather at the Iron...... read more read more
CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq – Louisiana National Guard Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), came together in observance of the National Day of Prayer, May 6, at the Iron Oasis dining facility here.
Lt. Col. Keith N. Goode, deputy chaplain with United States Forces-Iraq and a Houston, Texas, native, delivered a message to Soldiers regarding their struggles in theater.
"Today is a time for prayer here; for ourselves, our families, our communities and those with whom we work," he said.
Goode delivered his sermon in a colorful manner with the use of a rock and a balloon for symbolism.
"When we compare ourselves to others, it's about who is a rock and who is a balloon. If they both fall together, which one hits the ground the hardest," he said, as both objects fell to the ground.
"I was very blessed by the message," said Staff Sgt. Martinique M. Swift, the non-commissioned officer-in-charge of automation with the 256TH IBCT and a Pineville, La., native. "The sermon was very enlightening and gave me the peace of mind necessary to help me deal with my daily duties."
"The point was to bring renewed hope and faith," said Sgt. 1st Class Cedric S. High, the non-commissioned officer-in-charge of paralegal services with the 256th IBCT and a Leesville, La., native. "Chaplain Goode's message has strengthened my hope while in theater."
| Date Taken: | 05.06.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 05.18.2010 06:02 |
| Story ID: | 49864 |
| Location: | CAMP LIBERTY, IQ |
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