IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF ALL THE
SAILORS THAT SERVE ABOARD USS COLE
October 12, 2000

BLESSED If you woke up this morning with more health than illness... You are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation... You are ahead of 500 million people in the world. If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death... You are more blessed than three billion people in the world. If you can live your life without fear of judgement, harassment, arrest, torture or death at the hands of religion You are more blessed then 90% of the world population. If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep... You are richer than 75% of this world. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace... You are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy. If your parents are still alive and still married... You are very rare, even in North America. If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful... You are blessed because the majority can, but most do not. If you can hold someone's hand, hug them or even touch them on the shoulder... You are blessed because you can offer healing touch. If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing in that someone was thinking of you, and furthermore, You are more blessed than over two billion people in the world that cannot read at all. Please keep the sailors that serve aboard USS COLE and their families in your thoughts and prayers during this time of tragedy. Remember always the price that is paid by those that are willing to proudly and bravely serve in the military to keep our country free and safe for those of us at home. LINKS ICQ Random Thoughts and Greetings Support and Encouragement Pages USS COLE Website Share Your Support for USS COLE Families (Message Board) Fund Established to Benefit USS COLE Sailors and Families Original Page Design by Sugarpie, October 2000 All Rights Reserved