Recently, I was privy to photo displaying fallen US servicemen coming home from overseas which immediately brought tears to my eyes. My heart ached for my friend, and her family, as they had discovered that their nephew/cousin/son/brother was one of the seven soldiers who were recently killed when their HH-60G Pave Hawk crashed in western Iraq.
I did not know Captain Mark Weber, but from what I read about him, I discovered that this twenty-nine-year-old, high-ranking solider was brave, a leader, well-educated, adventurous, determined, a level-headed friend, a phenomenal Combat Rescue Officer, and a wonderful Christian role model. (Please see Mark’s credentials below and say a prayer for his family and remember and be grateful for the sacrifice of all our fallen soldiers and their families.)
Mark sacrificed his life daily for our country. The Combat Rescue Officer Creed states:
It is my duty as a Combat Rescue Officer, to save lives and to aid the injured. I will be prepared at all times to perform my assigned duties quickly and efficiently, placing these duties before personal desires and comforts. These Things We Do…That Others May Live.”
When I read this creed, I couldn’t resist but imagine these words being Christ’s Creed as well. It was His (Jesus Christ) duty/calling/responsibility as The Son of God, to save lives and to aid the injured. Jesus is prepared at all times to perform His assigned calling efficiently, in God’s time. Jesus Christ placed His responsibilities before any comforts and even His fleshly desire (at the Garden of Gethsemane, Matthew 26:38-39). These Things He Does…So That Others May Live for Eternity.
When I was sent the photo of the fallen soldiers returning home, I sent it to my husband and children and said, “I’m crying now at the site of this, but…perspective, y’all. Live each day bringing glory to God. Love your neighbor as yourself. Life is but a breath. This is the seven soldiers coming home. I LOVE y’all!”
Yes, Life is Precious! Live, Love, and Laugh each day!
Captain Mark Weber, was sent out on a mission. He was performing his duties faithfully as a Combat Rescue Officer. Jesus Christ was sent to earth on a mission. He continues to perform His calling as The Rescuer for you and me.
As you live each day, be encouraged knowing that God sacrificed His Son for you and me. Jesus is omnipresent and is ready to save your life.
We battle life each day, and I pray that you are confident that He will be your Rescuer in times of trouble.
Keep your perspective on God.
Blessings to you and yours,
Stephanie
So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Hebrews 13:6
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
In a Celebration of Life service, at Moody AFB, it was said about Captain Mark Weber:
Captain Mark Weber
Weber was a composed leader who touched the lives of many. He was born to Ron and Marge Weber on July 31, 1988, and the only brother to Kathryn, Leah, Lori, and Kristin. He left Bartonville, Texas to attend the United Air Force Academy from June 28, 2007 to May 24, 2011, obtaining a degree in Economics. He then wen to Robins AFB as a contracting officer, until his adventurous heart led him to assess as a Combat Rescue Officer (CRO). Through his determination and hard work, he completed the Pararescue Indoctrination course on December 18, 2014. As a CRO trainee, Capt. Weber was quick to learn, graduating from Air Force Combat Dive School, US Army Airborne, Military Free Fall School, Advanced Survival Evasion Resistance Escape training, and the arduous Combat Rescue Officer Course at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. He received his coveted maroon beret in July 2016. After completing the CRO “pipeline”, Capt. Weber attended Mission Qualification Training to better prepare his team and himself for the challenges ahead. Through 2017, Capt. Weber worked closely with the 308th Rescue Squadron in Cocoa Beach, FL, achieving his Team Commander upgrade while continually readying his men for the upcoming deployment. While stationed at Moody AFB, Capt. Weber was known to many as a level headed friend, who could be relied on for sound advice. He will be remembered as a courageous leader, a caring friend, and a phenomenal Combat Rescue Officer.
Thank you, Captain Weber’s family, for sacrificing such an upstanding young man. I am grateful to heart that he had a heart for God. I can’t wait to meet him one day in Heaven. Glory bound!