Veterans

Those who have served their country

The Rescuer Rescued – The Story of Gordon Thayer (Ojibwe)

Gordon got into serious trouble as a young man.  He ended up standing before a judge who presented him with two choices: join the military or go to reform school.  Gordon joined the Air Force and eventually became a part of the special forces unit, Pararescue, serving two tours in Vietnam.  Pararescue’s motto is “These…

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He Kept Me Safe – The Story of George Landlord (Yup’ik)

George grew up in Mountain Village, Alaska where life was pretty rugged.  But it can be challenging anywhere. From falling into the freezing waters of the Yukon River to serving on the battlefields of Vietnam, George has lived through many difficult situations. But God protected him.  George thinks he knows why.  

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