Our invocation will be given by dr. George w. C. Lions. He was pastor here in petersburg. Pray with me in your own tradition as i pray loud in mine. Gracious god, after 150 years of reflection and remembrance, we invoke your name so that you would prod our hearts to remember the lives lost in battle so that we might seek peace in our time. We acknowledge your reconciling presence always at work. Even through battles. Which has brought women and men together from all walks of life from every station and culture. 150 years later in harmony as community. Out of this place of sorrow, make this day a celebration. A celebration of the community of humanity. Our plea remains and all feelings of sexual strife be entirely forgotten and blotted out. In the name of the one who is our ever lasting fortress and peace, amen. Were very fortunate this morning. Weve worked very hard not only is National Park service unit but weve also worked with the u. S. Postal service this morning to make this event
Around 4 p.m. on the afternoon of July 1, 1863, portions of the United States Army of the Potomac First Corps withdrew across the swale between McPherson and Seminary ridges
Twenty years ago, bathtime wouldn’t have been much fun without Bart, Barbie and Darth Vader. The story of the golden age of bath toys is a real soap opera
This patient and doctor formed a friendship over short daily walks around the COVID unit.
While they walked, Nayak could see and feel Robert’s devotion to his wife and deep concern for her health.
Nayak kept Robert focused on going home to Janice in time to celebrate their 46th anniversary.
Nayak even drew up a map of the Beecham s home to show Robert how to safely quarantine at home.
“I’m like, is this guy a doctor or an architect?” Robert said, laughing.
When Robert was discharged from Parkland, he left with his doctor s personal cell phone number.
Robert later learned Nayak took such an intense interest in his recovery for one reason: Robert was his first COVID patient to survive.