“The ultimate test of a man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” Gaylord Nelson April 26, 1986, 1:23 a.m. – Pripyat,...
“You have to focus on what needs to be done – always do the right thing, not the popular thing.” David Cameron Fall 1861 – Confederate Capital, Richmond, Virginia: Elizabeth Van Lew walked a few blocks from...
“God will not look us over for medals, degrees, or diplomas, but for scars.” Elbert Hubbard Pea Island, North Carolina, June 1878: On the day that 38-year-old Richard Etheredge arrived at...
“We are not made in a crisis. We are revealed.” Jack Kinder December 4, 1950 – Over North Korea: On an early December afternoon, Navy Ensign Jesse Brown and Navy Lt. Tom Hudner were part of a six-plane contingent launched from the USS Leyte to provide...
“Courage is one thing. A sense of purpose another. When you put them together in one human being, the world can be changed.” John Brown Tuesday, December 25, 1956 – Birmingham, Alabama: The explosion on Christmas night destroyed the small house, damaged the...
“People may resist our help, spurn our appeals, and reject our suggestions, but they are powerless against our prayers.” Rick Warren October 9, 1989 – St. Nicholas Church – Leipzig, East Germany: Shortly after 6 p.m. on...
