Most Americans know that Michael Jackson's memorial service aka "celebrity event" began today. How could they not? Full-blown, play-by-play television coverage dominated the major networks and even cable until the party ended. It was even reported by an ABC affiliate in Cleveland that U.S. flags were being flown at half mast in honor of this American icon. Well at least they didn't call him an American hero.
Again, most Americans know all about the death of Michael Jackson and a huge number of Americans watched his funeral event begin at Forest Lawn but my guess is that very few of us know about another man who died on June 25, 2009, the same day Jackson died. This other man's name is Lt. Brian Bradshaw. He was a soldier killed in Afghanistan in combat while serving our country. I doubt any of us saw let alone even heard about his funeral.
In fact, it might interest us to know that since June 25, 2009, six U.S. servicemen have been killed in Iraq and 13 in Afghanistan. Oh, they weren't American icons--they were just American soldiers, marines, and sailors who died for a whole lot more than Jackson appeared to have lived his life for.
2 comments:
It is very sad to see what America values...an icon who spent his corrupt life taking all he could from the American people (money, fame, praise, etc.)instead of honoring the men and women who give their all for this country--who die serving. Thank you for speaking out.
Thanks for that, Pastor Mark. I was thinking on it as well. Often our country takes the small things to mind, and they put aside the bigger things. They may not matter most to our world, but thanks for taking the time to make this known. I really hope our country will come to a great awakening soon. But we all know that only comes about by God's grace! Thanks again.
Hannah Collins
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