| Ski champion's message of courage gives soldiers |
| 10/20/2005 |
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| In the mid-1990s, Beaumont
native and national
water-ski jump champion
John Kennedy "Kenny"
Vaughan was a man consumed
with fear. He allowed it
to control his life so much that
it nearly quenched his dreams.
Vaughan gave up the chance
to reach for the stars because
he was afraid to fail. |
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| Soldiers Find Strength in God's Word |
| 04/05/2004 |
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| By Lee Webb
CBN News Anchor
The shields are the creation of Kenny Vaughan, a champion water ski jumper, who overcame his fear of competition by trusting God's Word. |
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| Hawaiian Church Donates Inspirational Dog Tags to Troops |
| 01/01/2004 |
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| U.S. Army Spc. Sean Kimmons
25th Infantry Division Public Affairs
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii--Around the necks of soldiers deployed in Iraq are their military dog tags. They go where the soldiers go and are their identity in peace and war. |
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| Bible's words a 'Shield of Strength' for soldiers |
| 11/29/2003 |
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| By Bobby Ross Jr
ASSOCIATED PRESS
A "Shield of Strength" hung on the chain around Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe's neck when the Army Ranger and two other soldiers were killed in a car bomb explosion at an Iraqi checkpoint. |
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| 'Shields of Strength' provide hope, comfort for soldiers |
| 11/27/2003 |
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| By Bobby Ross Jr.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
A"Shield of Strength" hung on the chain around Capt. Russell B. Rippetoe's neck when the Army Ranger and two other soldiers were killed in a car bomb explosion at an Iraqi checkpoint.
The 1-by-2-inch shield, which Rippetoe wore along with his military dog tags and a Christian cross, displayed a U.S. flag on one side and a quote from Joshua 1:9 on the other: "I will be strong and courageous. I will not be terrified, or discouraged, for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go." |
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| Scripture tags offer hope, comfort to soldiers in Iraq |
| 11/15/2003 |
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| A "Shield of Strength" hung on the chain around Captain Russell B. Rippetoe's neck when the Army Ranger and two other soldiers were killed in a car bomb explosion at an Iraqi checkpoint. |
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