Memorial Day 2017 – The Bravest Boehme

Our church held a fabulous Memorial Day service on Sunday complete with a color guard, patriotic songs, prayer and great preaching to honor those who have served and given their lives for our country.

Freedom isn’t free–and those who fight for our liberty should always be remembered.

I had the privilege of telling my Uncle Dick’s story to the congregation on Sunday. I consider him the “bravest Boehme” who gave his life to liberate Europe during World War II.

I shared the story for the first time last year. It’s worth re-printing here.

May we all, this Memorial Day, honor those who served. Read More