They Gave Their Lives
One
Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Spencer standing in the foyer of the
church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small
American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been
staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the
little boy,
and said quietly, "Good morning Spence."
"Good
morning Pastor," he replied, still focused on the plaque. "Pastor, what is
this?"
The pastor said, "Well son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who
died in the service."
Soberly, they just stood
together, staring at the large plaque.
Finally, little Spencer's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked,

"Which service, the 8:30 or the 10:30?"