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<<One Sunday morning, the pastor
noticed little Alex was staring up at
the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, "Good morning, Alex." Good morning, Pastor," replied the young
man, still focused on the
plaque. At this point, the young lad asked,
"Pastor, what is this?"
Well, son, it's a memorial plaque to all the young men and women who died in the service." Soberly, they stood together, staring at
the large plaque.
Little Alex's voice was barely audible, trembling with fear, when
he asked,
"Which service, the 9:00 o'clock
or the 11:00 o'clock?>>
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