Chaplain's Report
American Legion Post 11-11
North Jefferson County
Colorado, USA
American Legion Post 11-11
North Jefferson County
Colorado, USA
| Legion District 5 and Post 11-11 Chaplain-Jim Bellew * Auxiliary Unit 11-11 Chaplain-Ann Cahill * SAL Squadron 11-11 Chaplain-John Baker |
| District 5 & Post 11-11 Chaplain 303-945-9915 - Call anytime. Auxiliary & SAL Chaplains call 303-466-1278 |
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| Copyright © 2005 -- 2009 The American Legion Post 11-11, District 5, Department of Colorado . This site is written and maintained by Post Chaplain Jim Bellew |
| Seven years ago, four U.S. Planes hijacked by terrorists crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania killing 3,000 people in a matter of hours. Without question, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, stunned our nation. We Americans acquired a newfound sense of our own vulnerability. We were swept away by a surge of patriotism – one that is built on instincts for self-defense, righteousness and the desire to bring to justice those responsible for that heinous attack of 9/11. To this end, we took the fight to the enemy by invading Afghanistan and Iraq. We closed the noose on al-Queda cells in this country and, with the help of our allies, diffused some al-Queda operations overseas. Over 3,900 American lives have been lost and tens thousands more wounded, in Iraq alone, in the global war on terror--so that countless Millions around the world can one day live in freedom and peace - Let us never forget . . .Perhaps this year we will wake up and realize - all of the political bickering is aiding and abetting the enemy - encouraging them to commit more horrific acts of violence - . . .The men and women serving in our military are the ones paying the ultimate price. - For those not with us today, May their soles rest in Peace - For those protecting us today, May God alway be at their side, Protect them and keep them safe - Let us Remember |
Remember -- September 9 2001... What will you do TODAY to remember the acts
committed against the innocent thousands? Click Here for another tribute site
committed against the innocent thousands? Click Here for another tribute site
| American Legion - For God and Country |
Our Father knows what’s best for us, So why should we complain - We always want the sunshine, But He knows there must be rain – We love the sound of laughter And the merriment of cheer, But our hearts would lose their tenderness If we never shed a tear… Our Father tests us often With suffering and sorrow, He tests us, not to punish us, But to help us meet Tomorrow… For growing trees are strengthened When they withstand the storm, And the sharp cut of the chisel Gives the marble grace and form… God never hurts us needlessly, And He never wastes our pain, For every loss He sends to us Is followed by rich gain… And when we count the blessings That God has so freely sent, We will find no cause for murmuring And no time to lament… For Our Father loves His children, And to Him all things are plain, So He never sends us Pleasure, When the Soul’s Deep Need is Pain… So whenever we are troubled, And when everything goes wrong, It is just God working in us To make Our Spirit Strong. By Helen Steiner Rice |
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| First Sunday in February is Four Chaplains Sunday |
The USAT Dorchester sinking as described to me by several survivors. The
torpedo hit amidships just aft of the stack and below water. Almost immediately a
strong smell of ammonia permeated the area below decks, she lost power and
continued a short distance under her forward momentum before becoming "dead in
the water". She then settled slowly towards the stern, rolled to starboard and sank
bow first. All within about 20 minutes. Seen here in the painting is a portion of her
starboard side as men frantically try to cut a frozen drum raft free while others
desparately attempt to clear two lifeboats. Others are seen slipping on the ice
covered decks while the four Chaplains on the lower left of the main deck give their
last life jacket to a man without one. Many of the men can be seen only partly clad
in the sub freezing weather and others, dazed, are contemplating jumping. One
common statement of the survivors I talked to was that looking back at the sinking
ship is it looked like a "giant Christmas tree of humanity with hundreds of glowing
red lights of the life jackets". Dick Levesque
This painting is now on permanent display in the Immortal Chaplains Memorial
Sanctuary aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach CA.
Thank you Dick. JB
torpedo hit amidships just aft of the stack and below water. Almost immediately a
strong smell of ammonia permeated the area below decks, she lost power and
continued a short distance under her forward momentum before becoming "dead in
the water". She then settled slowly towards the stern, rolled to starboard and sank
bow first. All within about 20 minutes. Seen here in the painting is a portion of her
starboard side as men frantically try to cut a frozen drum raft free while others
desparately attempt to clear two lifeboats. Others are seen slipping on the ice
covered decks while the four Chaplains on the lower left of the main deck give their
last life jacket to a man without one. Many of the men can be seen only partly clad
in the sub freezing weather and others, dazed, are contemplating jumping. One
common statement of the survivors I talked to was that looking back at the sinking
ship is it looked like a "giant Christmas tree of humanity with hundreds of glowing
red lights of the life jackets". Dick Levesque
This painting is now on permanent display in the Immortal Chaplains Memorial
Sanctuary aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach CA.
Thank you Dick. JB
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