We, the
comrades of Unit 1012, wish Tracie Joy McBride, a happy 40 year old birthday,
as we remember she was born on this date, May 27, 1975. We will remember how
Tracie live and not remember how she died. We encourage people to donate money
to the Tracie Joy McBride Scholarship Fund.
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Tracie Joy McBride
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PRECIOUS
MEMORIES OF HER:
INTERNET
SOURCE: http://www.tjmscholarshipfund.org/
Tracie's
Story
She was the pride of her family,
school, community, and church- -a girl who captured the hearts of many with her
radiant smile, joyful presence, and commitment to living life with an outward
focus. She made her family proud with her commitment to excellence in all
that she did and using her God-given musical gifts to bring Him glory while
bringing joy to others. She made her school proud with her commitment to
strong leadership and academic excellence, including 13 years straight of
perfect attendance. She made her church proud with her commitment to
being the hands and feet of Jesus with a heart to serve. She made her
community proud with her commitment to bringing quality leadership into her
neighborhood with a welcoming spirit and a focus on being an involved
citizen. In 1994, as she bounced with a spring in her step from
home, to church, to work, to school to visit former teachers, and to her
recruiter’s office, she was making all of them proud again as she beamed
with news that she would be leaving in just a week to serve in the United
States Army.
She was a proud servicewoman who quickly captured the attention of her leaders and was awarded for her excellence in leadership and fortitude. No doubt, she was expected to do great things as she continued her training in linguistics on the West Coast and then headed south. The woman who made such an impact on her community in Minnesota was quick to make her mark in Texas until one fateful night, just nine days after her arrival, it was all stripped away.
She was a proud servicewoman who quickly captured the attention of her leaders and was awarded for her excellence in leadership and fortitude. No doubt, she was expected to do great things as she continued her training in linguistics on the West Coast and then headed south. The woman who made such an impact on her community in Minnesota was quick to make her mark in Texas until one fateful night, just nine days after her arrival, it was all stripped away.
On February 18, 1995, Tracie Joy McBride was the victim of a random stranger abduction, sexual assault, and brutal beating at the hands of a former Army Ranger who left her to die alone in a secluded area. The community of San Angelo, Texas, along with all of Minnesota, extended resources, support, prayers, and hope to bring her home alive. Two weeks later, a breaking news message hit the airwaves: “Body of Minnesota Soldier Found.” The pride of Centerville was gone. Though she was only in Texas for 9 days, hundreds of people gathered for a memorial service before her body was flown home for thousands who gathered to mourn her loss.
While tears flowed, all who were present on that day had the opportunity to reflect on the true measure of living a meaningful life. Though Tracie lived only 19 short years, her life exemplified that the success of one’s life is not determined by the quantity of years, but by the quality of how one uses the moments they have been given. Tracie was a young woman destined for greatness…she lived with character, she used her life and talents to serve and bless others, she was committed to academic and professional excellence, and she was a natural joy producer. Though her physical life ended, her family recognized that her life painted a picture of using life not for personal gain but rather for the purpose of bringing quality and joy to others thereby naturally increasing the quality of one’s own life. This was her legacy that could influence people for years to come.
We
dedicate this song to her and her family, as she was a soldier.
INTERNET SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mansions_of_the_Lord
"Mansions of the
Lord" is a hymn written by Randall
Wallace and set to the music of Nick Glennie-Smith.
Performances
"Mansions"
was originally written for the 2002 film We Were Soldiers, and was
performed by the United States Military Academy Glee Club and the Metro Voices.
The hymn also served
as the recessional in the 2004 funeral of President Ronald Reagan. That
rendition was sung by the Armed Forces Chorus with the United States Marine
Chamber Orchestra.
The hymn is featured
on the CD of the same name by the Morriston Orpheus Choir from Wales.
INTERNET SOURCE: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1962523
Reagan Services's 'Mansions of the Lord'
Film Anthem a Highlight of National Cathedral Memorial Event
June 14, 200412:00 AM
At
the end of the memorial service for President Ronald Reagan at the National
Cathedral in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Armed Forces Chorus and the U.S. Marine
Chamber Orchestra gave a stirring rendition of the song "The Mansions of
The Lord."
Audio
for this performance — and for the performance of the hymn "O Love of God,
How Strong and True (Jerusalem)," by C. Hubert Parry and sung by the
Cathedral Choirs of Men, Boys and Girls during the service — is above.
"The
Mansions of the Lord" was written by Nick Glennie-Smith, with words by
Randall Wallace, for the 2002 film We
Were Soldiers, starring Mel Gibson. The movie version was by the
United States Military Academy Glee Club and Metro Voices and is on the
original soundrack.
Below
are Randall Wallace's lyrics.
The Mansions of the Lord
To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord
No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
In the Mansions of the Lord.
Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard though the angels sleep
Through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord.
CHECK
THIS VIDEO TO HEAR THE SONG:
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