Dear ,
On March 27th, 2007, just a few weeks before Marc Golczynski was to return home from his second tour in Iraq — one he volunteered for — he was shot on patrol and killed by enemy fire in al-Aanbar province.
During a moment at the burial, his 8 year old son, Christian, stepped forward to receive the flag for his father. The expression of grief on his young face was captured in a photo and became a powerful symbol for soldiers, their families and anyone who sees it.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
On this Memorial Day please remember the heroes that never made it back but also the families left behind.
Christian, who is now 21 years old (the same age as my own son), has done something very special with pain. Tomorrow, I'll share his story that took place in the aftermath of this heart-wrenching photo.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day!
Pastor Mike / The Open Word
