Horror gripped the heart of a World War-I soldier, as he saw his lifelong friend fall in battle.
The soldier asked his Lieutenant if he could go out to bring his fallen comrade back…”You can go,” said the Lieutenant, “but don’t think it will be worth it. Your friend is probably dead and you may throw your life away.”The Lieutenant’s words didn’t matter, and the soldier went anyway.Miraculously, he managed to reach his friend, hoisted him onto his shoulder and brought him back to their company’s trench.The officer checked the wounded soldier, then looked kindly at his friend “, I told you it wouldn’t be worth it,” he said. “Your friend is dead and you are mortally wounded.”
“It was worth it, Sir,” said the soldier.
“What do you mean by worth it?” responded the Lieutenant.” Your friend is dead.””Yes Sir,” the soldier answered, “but it was worth it because when I got to him, he was still alive and I had the satisfaction of hearing him say……. “Man…I knew you would come! “
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We all have those people that are close to us and are special in our lives. But how many of us would be willing to save the life of a friend while giving up our own? It was once said “Greater love has no one than to lay down their life for a friend”. Let’s all be thankful for the friends that we have and value the time that we spend with them.
No greater love than this, a friend lay down his life for a friend
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Touching story, how many people would do that? I know quite a few and me included.
Nice blog you have here and thank´s for stopping by my crazy un-paid blog.
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I wholly disagree with the gentleman above. I don’t believe many would really lay down their lives for someone else. Your story strikes a note of hope because really only One would do this willingly for anyone. And He did. Thanks for the like on my blog. I love that yours is so hope filled.
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That a story is a very good
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this brought tears to my eyes…beautiful!
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That’s a really cool story.
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thanks for reading my bio, and glad you liked it. I feel the same about yours
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I love this story. I hope you don’y mind that I posted this on my Facebook page.
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Heart rendering.
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Every time I visit your blog, I find a heartwarming story or one that makes me smile. Thank you for sharing the warmth and the chuckles with your fellow bloggers. Namaste.
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“he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother”
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inspiring story of great friendship…i’m so touched.
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A beautiful story.
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I’m watching the horror of the shootings in Santa Barbara and the only comfort is that store video tapes captured the bravery of citizen helping each other. A young woman not running but calling 911 as the bullet were flying. There are still people who stay for others and come for others.
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nice comment about shooting
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darun fatafati
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Nice story– and it happens a lot, actually. When we get down, we don’t give others– or ourselves– credit for how good we are, or can be. Thanks for checking out my blog.
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Thank you for the reminder and God bless
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Thanks for story and reading one of my three blogs, even though I posted it in holographic Universe rather than Alan’s simi-fictional bio. Also have my screenplay; last, last tango in Paris for a vampire story.
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Yes, it is so. Thank you for your visit and like.
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short story is nice, but too brutal
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So inspiring!
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“Man, I knew you would come.” Totally didn’t see that coming. Beautiful.
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Thank you for sharing this story… Remarkable and touching. There are things that are worth living for, and definetly there are things worth dying for…. Thank you from the bottom of a Marine’s mother’s heart
And yes, thanks for liking my blog !
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Reblogged this on bertpowers and commented:
Worth a read.
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What other profession can you work in to build such great and lasting friendships?
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Very good story. I liked it.
Yu/stan/kema.
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I loved this inspirational story! Thanks for coming by my blog, Coach Muller!
God bless you in your ministry!
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Reblogged this on Totally Inspired Mind… and commented:
Here’s a sad but beautiful story on the meaning and the value of friendship. This comes from The Good Times Stories blog.
Paulette L Motzko
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He got to hear him say that. Just precious.
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As people go through their daily lives, I’m wondering how many of us realize just how scary and horrible it can be for our soldiers fighting in a war or employed and away from THEIR daily lives and family! Little things here at home sometimes can be scary…..I can only imagine the horrors seen by our soldiers! Just to know your soldier brother was by your side at this time must have put him at peace…..what a wonderful and selfless human being! Now it is time for ALL of us to give back in any way we can! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️
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I am relaxed now..Buddy and I are bedridden now
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