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Friday, September 19, 2025 at 08:44AM 
Thought-provoking, pointed, and poignant
When we were in Knoxville three weeks ago, we walked around the World's Fair Park. It was a gorgeous weather day and we enjoyed being outside.
Eventually we wandered to the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial at the edge of the park.
I was struck by one of the engraved monoliths containing a poem written by Major Michael Davis O'Donnell at Dak To, Vietnam, on January 1, 1970.
Major O'Donnell would be killed in action in Cambodia a few weeks later, on March 24, 1970.
The poem touched my heart that day, and I sent a picture of it to my girls.
Charlie Kirk had only a few weeks more to live, too, on that late August day. And today as we continue to mourn the loss of a great American, this poem is fitting, I think.
Because we are in a war; the war of right versus wrong. Good versus evil. The eternal struggle in which we will be engaged until our Lord returns.
Charlie was a warrior and like Major O'Donnell, he died for his country.
He was nothing if not a gentle hero. But fierce in defense of God and of truth. Which are one and the same.
God bless America and confound her enemies both foreign and domestic.
Especially domestic.
And that is all for now.
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Happy Friday
Reader Comments (15)
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have been so out of sorts since he was murdered. You are correct, we are in a war of good versus evil. Take care my friend and keep the faith!!
Oh my goodness, this poignant poem is a true work of art. It really got to me. People are now killing each other just because they have a different point of view. God made us all different!! And apparently some people cannot stand that.
@Lori ... I will do that and, the comfort is in knowing that Charlie is with Jesus. No more night for him! Love you my friend. xoxo
That's a touching and thought provoking quote. We are indeed in a battle of good and evil.
SO true my friend and such a wonderful thing for Charlie. Those of us left are devastated and angry and sad that we lost such a beautiful soul.
@Ginny ... it is madness. We need the touch of God ... people need the Lord! Everyone needs to step up. xoxo
@Mari ... It does not lessen the heartache but it makes it make some sense. God is in control. xoxo
@Jeanette ... It's heartrending and even more as the days go by and people post videos of him. He was truly an extraordinary individual, full of so much grace and kindness, and love for the truth. RIP Charlie 😭 xoxo
I am always glad to see new posts from you as it means you and yours are well. I do wish you and them well; you have a delightful family. I do too. As do all of my friends who likely along with me would be labeled by some, maybe you, although I would hope not, as being on the side of evil. I am liberal in my political views. Yet I and all my friends are good people. I don't know any evil liberal people. I don't know anyone who celebrates the murder of Mr. Kirk. I see most people trying to do their best. And I see the media and some people in power trying to divide us for their own selfish ends. There are evil cabals for sure - but that's on both sides and it is driven by a grasp for power and money. As for the vast rest of us, we are all just trying to be the best we can.
A very well written and thoughtful post.
@Maryellen ... I am thankful to live in a country where you and I are both free to believe what we wish. And as it says in the Bible, let God be true and every man a liar (Romans3:4). He will have the final say. May He bless you and yours! BTW I don't think I personally know any evil liberals either; I mean, at least in the broader meaning of that word. However, they most definitely do exist -- and evil exists on both sides of the aisle. But then, I am not the ultimate judge. xoxo
@Jim and Barb ... thank you for reading! xoxo
Yes, my friend, we are indeed in a war of evil and good.
Thank you Jenny, my heart is so broken. I listened to Charlie and so did my boys. We all are feeling rather numb. I do appreciate your post and will share it.
Love and prayers to you,
Carla
@Dianna ... but we are on the winning side! xoxo
@Carla ... It's almost unbearable. Still so hard to accept. God help us. xoxo
It is such a tragedy that people's anger and rage bring them to feel they must kill.The media has really done a job to cause more divisiveness between people.I live in an area with many liberal people and although I would not consider them evil people, I am taken back by some of their rhetoric and need to express hatred toward the conservative leaders.With some you can't even mention the president's name in their presence or they become outraged. I don't believe any of the people I know would do anyone any harm but their attitude is scary to me. Very sad about Charlie Kirk-he touched so many.. The poem is very touching.
I do not believe that the good people who mourn Mr. Kirk actually know all his teachings. . . because he was a hate-filled Divider who did not follow in the footsteps of the loving Jesus I learned about in Methodist Sunday School. Don't bother to block me because I will not add to your monetary earnings by ever logging onto your blog again.
@Marie ... My blog is not monetized -- meaning I make no money from it and never have -- and I do not as a rule block people. You're entitled to your opinion, even if it's wrong. Have a nice day! But maybe lighten up and have a cookie or two because life is both too short and too long to be so, as you put it, hate-filled. xoxo