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A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 2:01 am
by Medic624
My son Mike is US Army Infantryman assigned to 3rd I.D. We are all very proud of him and until recently he was assigned to the Arlington funeral team and other various details.
Mike was recently selected to start the training to be a Tomb Sentinel. He is immensely dedicated and very humbled by this opportunity but is also very nervous.
If you would please put him in your prayers that he successfully pass this training it would be very much appreciated.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 2:44 am
by carlson1
We will add Mike to our prayer list.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 2:50 am
by The Annoyed Man
What a tremendous honor, and good for him for accepting it with humility. Sounds like you raised him right.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 2:53 am
by Medic624
carlson1 wrote:We will add Mike to our prayer list.
The Annoyed Man wrote:What a tremendous honor, and good for him for accepting it with humility. Sounds like you raised him right.
Thank you... Normally I wouldnt ask but this is something that is very important to him and although I fully believe he will be tested he will do just fine... He simply needs some reassurance that as he puts it, can perform honorably in the position. As I said, he is very dedicated and is humbled by this opportunity.
Again, thanks.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 6:51 am
by RPBrown
That is indeed someone to be proud of and a great honor to be selected.
Our prayers to him as well as our thanks for serving
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 7:31 am
by bulinm
Prayers up for your Son, and best wishes for his continued success. Thank him, for us, for his service.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 9:18 am
by RoyGBiv
Medic624 wrote:He simply needs some reassurance that as he puts it, can perform honorably in the position. As I said, he is very dedicated and is humbled by this opportunity.
Again, thanks.
If an objective is pursued with full devotion, it is never "dishonorable" to fail.
From your description, I hardly think honor is in question. Prayer sent for his success.
And thanks to him for his service.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 9:23 am
by Charles L. Cotton
Prays from the Cottons as well.
Chas.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 10:01 am
by Keith B
Will definately add him to the prayers.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 12:27 pm
by longtooth
Me too & truely salute your son. Not a veteran but support you.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 9:39 pm
by SewTexas
WOW! I saw a documentary about this detail! it's an incredible honor and not an easy job...prayers are sent.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 9:56 am
by Medic624
Thank you to all ... He is doing well and studying, studying, studying...
This is a picture of my son Mike (1st one behind the SSGT up front) while doing an internment last week at Arlington of recently identified Civil War Soldiers.
Re: A different kind of prayer request
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 10:22 am
by gthaustex
What an honor for him. That is awesome. I will be praying for his success as well.
A different kind of prayer request UPDATE
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:59 pm
by Medic624
Mike was in a news story done by CNN talking about the work it takes to be a Tomb Sentinel...
http://fox6now.com/2013/05/26/video-wha ... omb-guard/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
He is assisting in helping get the next Sentinel ready for his duty. He is visible from about 24-36 sec.
He says the work to get the badge is absolutely brutal and now understands why Army Astronaut Badge is the only badge more difficult to obtain.
He is actively guarding the Tomb but at night...
He said to say thank you for all the wonderful words of support.