“Character is all those elements that require a person to focus on others rather than himself; to postpone one’s own personal desires — what I want — until the needs of others have been looked after and satisfied.”
Colonel John W. Ripley U.S.M.C.
On November 20th at 2:30 PM Norman J. Fulkerson, author of the award winning book; "An American Knight: The Life of Colonel John W. Ripley U.S.M.C. will be in St. Louis to give a talk about this extraordinary American Hero, Colonel John Ripley.
You will learn how this quote of Colonel Ripley applies to the title of this post; "Jesus, Mary, get me there!" and how he lived up to his words when he single handedly blew up the bridge at Dong Ha in Vietnam and earned the Nation's highest honor, the Navy Cross.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about a truly great American Hero, a legendary Marine and devout Catholic man who lived his Faith on and off of the battlefield.
The meeting will be held at;
St. Joe's Java
3920 South Old Highway 94
St. Charles, MO
636-447-6000
Mr. Fulkerson will be available after the presentation to sign copies of his book. Bring yours with you or buy one at St. Joe's Java bookstore on the day of the talk.
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