Men of Valor: So Some Gave, But Many Gave All, G.R.I.T

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Men of Valor: It is known that Some Gave what they were called to do, But Many

Gave All

JOHN 15:13

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Introduction:

Good morning, Church. Today, we honor the courage , The Call, The Sacrifice,

And The Legacy Of Those Who Have Served, Especially Those Who Made The

Ultimate Sacrifice In Service . As a retired combat Veteran Marine, I have seen humanity

at its best and at its worst. I've walked through fields of fire, but I've also walked through

fields of grace. And I can testify that some stood for the calling. But many gave THEIR

all. They will never see the home they left, their wife or significant other, their parents, or

their children, if they had any. What a grim picture to paint. This

The words of our Savior in John 15:13 ring loud today: “ Greater love hath no

man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends .” This is not just a verse—

it is a portrait of the warrior spirit, the sacrificial soul, and the valorous heart. “We are to

love our neighbor as we love ourselves.” The problem is that many of us have found it

hard to love ourselves. I must ask the question, why? Some of us are darker than others,

and we want to be lighter because we feel that they get more attention, get the better job,

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