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WWII vet’s memoirs had me in tears
To the editor:
This letter is about Lester Hart’s story of the memoirs written by his brother, Harold Hart, who survived the infamous Bataan Death March and other acts of brutality as a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II.
This account had me in tears as I read the story. I’ve lived 68 years and still break down about war stories that are told. Thank you for your sharing of this remarkable story.
Edward B. Jenkins
Hagerstown
We choose to accept God or to reject Him
To the editor:
My parents took me to the Methodist Church and put me on the cradle roll when I was 1 year old. I say I was introduced to Jesus then, but of course this was symbolic and I really accepted Jesus when joining church at the age of 12. However, I think it was important because I believe the holy spirit has been with me my entire life.
I’m just an ordinary human being like everyone, but chose to live by faith in God. I think we are all born equal and God gives us a choice. We can accept Him or reject Him.
Maybe you are of a different faith, and I respect you because we both believe there is a higher authority. You can choose to be an atheist. It’s your choice, and I can co-exist with you. But, of course, I strongly disagree with you.
To be intelligent is desirable and important, but to attain wisdom is most important. Wisdom is accumulated learning, and as a result, we remain sensible and humble. For example, Gen. Douglas MacArthur was a great general, but his arrogance and know-it-all attitude were his downfall.
Where do we learn to love, to forgive and to be charitable? I don’t think we learn this from Socrates or Einstein. There is a spirit world, I believe, a good spirit and a bad spirit. I’ve chosen the holy spirit to live with me and to help me to try to be a better person. This is why my faith is so vital and important to me.
My spiritual friend Jesus is with me all the time, everywhere, to sustain and comfort me and guide me through life.
Jack Myers
Hagerstown
Mary Smithers will be missed by many
To the editor:
This letter is about Lester Hart’s story of the memoirs written by his brother, Harold Hart, who survived the infamous Bataan Death March and other acts of brutality as a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II.
This account had me in tears as I read the story. I’ve lived 68 years and still break down about war stories that are told. Thank you for your sharing of this remarkable story.
Edward B. Jenkins
Hagerstown
We choose to accept God or to reject Him
To the editor:
My parents took me to the Methodist Church and put me on the cradle roll when I was 1 year old. I say I was introduced to Jesus then, but of course this was symbolic and I really accepted Jesus when joining church at the age of 12. However, I think it was important because I believe the holy spirit has been with me my entire life.
I’m just an ordinary human being like everyone, but chose to live by faith in God. I think we are all born equal and God gives us a choice. We can accept Him or reject Him.
Maybe you are of a different faith, and I respect you because we both believe there is a higher authority. You can choose to be an atheist. It’s your choice, and I can co-exist with you. But, of course, I strongly disagree with you.
To be intelligent is desirable and important, but to attain wisdom is most important. Wisdom is accumulated learning, and as a result, we remain sensible and humble. For example, Gen. Douglas MacArthur was a great general, but his arrogance and know-it-all attitude were his downfall.
Where do we learn to love, to forgive and to be charitable? I don’t think we learn this from Socrates or Einstein. There is a spirit world, I believe, a good spirit and a bad spirit. I’ve chosen the holy spirit to live with me and to help me to try to be a better person. This is why my faith is so vital and important to me.
My spiritual friend Jesus is with me all the time, everywhere, to sustain and comfort me and guide me through life.
Jack Myers
Hagerstown
Mary Smithers will be missed by many
