The Burghers of Calais Statue - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him.” II Samuel 11:25 KJV

Maybe I was hoping Richard could give me some advice. Doing whatever he had to, one of the candidates decided winning was a lot more important than their friendship.

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JFK PT Boat - Clipart
““…And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21 KJV

The Navy had the perfect place for these rich, young kids. As he started to head for the shore, one of the crew expressed his fear that they wouldn’t make it. Personally, I’m thankfully for the hopeful souls….

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