One of the older gentlemen at my church died sometime early Monday morning.  He was 84 years old, but had been at church Sunday morning and Sunday evening, so we were surprised to hear that he had gone to heaven when his wife woke up on Monday morning.  Memorial Day.  Brother Jess died on Memorial Day. 

Bro. Jess was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  He made a career of the Air Force.  He was a faithful fixture at our church-rain or shine, he and his wife were always there, always in their spot.  He will be missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his church family.

Today was the memorial service for Bro. Jess.  The service was with full military honors-the flag service, 21 gun salute and a bugler playing Taps.  There was not a dry eye in the church when the Air Force Sargent presented his wife with the flag as a token of thanks from a grateful country.

He will be missed, but his family is comforted with the knowledge that Bro. Jess now can see his Savior face to face.

So long, Bro. Jess!  Until we meet again in heaven........

Blessings to you all,

Karmann in Texas