The epitaph of Commissioner Ted Morris Jr captures the life and the manner in which he lived as a Salvation Army officer. The epitaph was simple it had his name, title, date of birth, date of promotion to glory, and the phrase “God’s Faithfull Swordbearer.” This phrase captures the essence of Commissioner Morris. Commissioner Morris was faithful to God; this is evident in the pages I researched that record his life. He was also faithful to his calling as a Salvation Army officer. He served at various levels within the Army, in the Corps, at DHG, and in Japans training college and THQ. Both in his faithfulness to God and to his calling Commissioner Morris was known as an individual of integrity. Colonel Nozomi Harita said this of Commissioner Morris at his retirement “'You are the only territorial commander who could use the Japanese language so fluently. You lived among us as our brother...” In addition, Steve Morris a child of Commissioner Morris provided a story that showed how others admired his integrity. …show more content…
In his final days on this earth my brothers and I and out mom were all at the hospital caring for my Dad and someone knocked on the door.
In walked a couple who knew my parents back in the day and they walked in, greeted my Mom and hugged my Dad and focused all their attention on him. We chatted for just a few minutes and they made it quite clear they had just driven to Atlanta to honor him with a visit. They simply had to say good-bye to him personally and needed to immediately drive back home within just a few moments. They prayed with my Dad and Mom and headed back out the door. It was only then that my Mom shared with me that Dad had to fire them as officers, some 20+ years prior, but they always kept up with him and had such a respect for him. They drove from Dallas to Atlanta to visit with my Dad for about 15 minutes and were headed to the car to drive back to Dallas. That is a high bar to attempt to reach, but he was a wonder example for all of
us. In my research, everything I found on Commissioner Ted Morris Jr described him with love and admiration for his faithfulness to God and the work he was able to carry out fulfilling his calling. I can find many similarities between Commissioner Morris story and my own story. My hope is that others can say the same thing about me that I was “God’s Faithful Messenger of Light.” I hope that the Army where I am at was made better by me being there nothing beyond this really matters.
For a united nation to prosper, its people must overcome obstacles and take on numerous responsibilities. Throughout our lives, there are problems occurring continually in our world related to war and combat. During these times of hardship, we must remind ourselves to persevere and continue to defend the country. In addressing the Sylvanus Thayer Award on May 12, 1962, at the city of West Point, New York, General Douglas MacArthur urged Americans to remember the major responsibilities we have as Americans in his speech Duty, Honor, Country. With a position of authority, MacArthur powerfully stated that America will only survive through winning wars and fulfilling our duties. His main priority was to defend the nation, respect the nation, and prosper in that vast nation, otherwise remarked as three key terms: duty, honor, and country. Through the use of rhetorical devices, MacArthur expresses the theme that Americans should defend the country sturdily and carry on its numerous objectives by means of his moral code: “Duty, Honor, Country”.
"I made my first visit to them as chaplain on Sunday morning. The scene beggars all description. Some of them were comparatively young men. But they made the fatal mistake. They had only twenty-four hours to live.... Here was a wife to say farewell to a husband forever. Here a mother to take the last look at her ruined son, and then a sister who had come to embrace for the last time the brother who had brought disgrace upon the very name she bore by his treason to his country."
Thinking about David Walker’s Appeal and gentrification in terms of the segregation of freedom, wealth, resources, and religion, it is clear that life for freed Black people and those still enslaved in the 1800’s were more similar than different. Black folks in both positions still endured the evilness/restriction whiteness placed upon their lifestyles. From an economic standpoint and communal, Black people in America still didn’t have any control over their future nor could they fully protect their community. Those free could be recaptured and made a slave again, even if they had free papers on them. Also even after working hard, if they planned to pass things down to relatives, whiteness would quickly appear and take that away as well. Walker
After seeing though the eyes of my pastor I’ve come to realize the importance of faith and committing to one’s beliefs. Returning to church after two massive losses has helped my mother in many ways and it has also taught me as a young man how small things that I could do would turn to have a big impact on someone’s life the same way my pastor impacted my life and the life of my siblings.
Sears, Stephen W. "Onward, Christian Soldier." NY Times. NY Times, 16 Mar. 1997. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. .
The fifties era was an era of consensus and order. As a family, there was a certain image to live up to in order fit into the American dream; however, a family only had to appear American and while it may be argued that Doris Goodwin succeeded in life because she grew up in a typical household in the fifties, that is not the case, and in fact, Goodwin’s life in the fifties did not live up to the stereotypical idea of the fifties time period. The image of being American during the fifties was based on consensus which was seen through the typical American neighborhood. All families were religious, the dads went to work while the moms stayed home and the children were at school, and each family had a favorite baseball team; however, it was not the idea of consensus that allowed Goodwin to succeed in life. (Anderson Class note, “Life at Home in the 50’s” 3 April 2014; Anderson Class notes, “Book Discussion” 8 April 2014)
Collier, Richard. 1965. The General Next to God: The Story of William Booth and the Salvation Army. London: Collins Clear-Type Press.
...embered as one of the greatest military leaders of all time, his defeat serves as a reminder, that all leaders must adhere to the principles of Mission Command.
During the Vietnam War, the first platoon (approximately forty men) was lead by a young officer named William Calley. Young Calley was drafted into the US Army after high school, but it did not take long for him to adjust to being in the army, with a quick transition to the lifestyle of the military, he wanted to make it his career. In high school, Calley was a kind, likable and “regular” high school student, he seemed to be a normal teenager, having interest in things that other boys his age typically had. He was never observed acting in a cruel or brutal way. In Vietnam, Calley was under direct order of company commander, Captain Ernest Medina, whom he saw as a role model, he looked up to Medina. (Detzer 127).
On 08Jan2018, PFC Niola and I went on a morning detail for 0930 at Most Precious Blood Church. There was a great deal of traffic so I decided to call the funeral home at 0849 to inform them that we were in route. We arrived in the area at approximately 0920 having to park the vehicle on 37th street due to traffic. Trying to save time we walked through a path that allowed us to cross over to 36st street as we searched for the church.
... to be the backbone of the Army unless I am willing and able, to do what is right at all times. I must be the standard-bearer. I must be beyond reproach. I must, at all times, conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the corps, the military service, and my country, regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I have recited a creed daily that embodies what makes an NCO. I have lived by that creed and always placed the needs of my soldiers above my own. I have sacrificed in times when I should not have. I have made sure those around me are better off than myself whenever I was able. What I mean with these hollow words, what I hope rings true from the message I am trying to convey, is that I have LIVED with integrity. I have EMBODIED integrity, even when it meant it would harm me; because no one is more professional than I.
service as he leads by example 'for even the son of man came to serve
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"The core of a soldier is moral discipline. It is intertwined with the discipline of physical and mental achievement. Total discipline overcomes adversity, and physical stamina draws on an inner strength that says drive on." - Former Sergeant Major of the Army William G. Bainbridge
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