American flags flew at half-staff yesterday in Davenport, Iowa. Our small metropolis fulfilled an obligation it had done twenty times before; we buried a fallen soldier.
CPL Jason Graham Pautsch was killed on Good Friday by a suicide bomber while serving in Iraq. He is survived by both his parents, three brothers, a sister, and a community of supporters. His sacrifice and service to his country and fellow man is enough to make even the strongest of individuals weep. Yet, our tears are not for Jason or the life he doesn't get to live. No, we cry for his family and the emptiness they are burdened with for the months and years to come. This is because there is more to the testimony of Jason than just being a son, a brother and a solider. You see, Jason was a Christian. We don't weep for Jason because we know he is in the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. For that we give praise to God.
As an American and Christian company, we'd like to pause this week and break away from the typical Blog entry to which you have grown accustomed. We'd like to honor the memory of Jason by taking a moment to thank his family for their sacrifice. Furthermore, we'd like to thank the men and women who now serve and who have served in the American Armed Forces. Your courage and commitment to service is humbling. Stay safe and God speed. You are all in our prayers.
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