Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, with the recent honoring of our Nation's venerable veterans, it is appropriate to mention a group of my constituents who have accepted an ongoing mission to help our military heroes and their families. Started 3 years ago by ex-marine Mike Beasley, the Fallen Heroes Ministry operates out of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church in Hickory, North Carolina. The ministry has spread its influence across the State and even the Nation by honoring families who have experienced the tragic loss of a family member in combat. Through this noble undertaking, members of the Fallen Heroes Ministry have reached out to many families who have experienced the loss of a loved one in Iraq or Afghanistan and even to a family in Hickory who lost a son long ago in Vietnam. The Fallen Heroes Ministry serves as a reminder to congregations nationwide to remain engaged in service to America's heroes and their families, since the loss of American soldiers brings real heartbreak to communities back home. {time} 1900 The Fallen Heroes Ministry abides by a noble vision: striving to bring together families of our fallen with the support of home communities to foster an environment to help with their collective healing process. Their work is deserving of praise and their calling-- in service to our heroes and our loved ones--shows just a bit of the spirit that sets America apart in the world. Charles Church, a Most Deserving Recipient of the Tuckwiller Award”