We say goodbye to a great human being

We said goodbye to a member of the "Greatest Generation" this morning with a service celebrating his life. Jim Brooks was a neighbor and a friend.He had lost nearly all  his eye sight so it was our pleasure to give him a ride to church on the days he was well enough to attend  Jim never amassed great wealth, never won a big award, never was elected to a high office.  He was a decent man, devoted to his family and generous to his family, his church, and to people in need.

Jim enlisted in the Navy at 17 and served his nation during World War II. Sadly, the veterans of that conflict are leaving us too quickly.  This nation will miss their wisdom, their courage and their honor.