Battle of Antietam—150 Years Ago Today

It was 150 years ago today. The bloodiest single day in American history took place during the Civil War near Sharpsburg, MD, and Antietam Creek. It resulted in 23,000 soldiers killed, wounded or missing—in a mere 12 hours of fierce combat. The Battle of Antietam brought the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North to an end, after which Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Peggy and I were privileged to tour the battlefield May 31 of this year. A few photos follow. My entire photo set can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/hornkl/sets/72157631559341335/with/7832238494/.

9/11 Memorial in Downtown Indianapolis

"Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America." President George W. Bush September 11, 2001

Forty-Niners 30 Packers 22

Sunset on the Ohio River, Louisville, Kentucky

Last night from my hotel room.

Steve Humann Memorial

I recently sent out the following to those who knew and loved Steve Humann: When Steve Humann passed away, an inestimable number of people whose lives had been touched by him, began to mourn. We who counted him a friend continue to grieve today. This world has lost a man who was an inspiration even to people he never met. But it is a comfort to know that Steve is in heaven today, no longer facing the limitations that he overcame every day for the last three decades. When I wrote Steve’s story for publication, I also wrote about the role that Joyce’s faith played in the man Steve became. Joyce was advised to put him in a nursing home. She wouldn’t, and for the next 30 years, she remained devoted to the man she loved. Joyce has been an inspiration too. Now Joyce’s life has changed. We need to remember to continue holding her up in prayer as she adjusts to life without Steve. I just learned that something else has changed for Joyce. Now that Steve is gone, she will no longer receive payments from Steve’s settlement. I know. It doesn’t seem fair. It also doesn’t seem fair that, because of that, and because Joyce has devoted the last 30 years to caring for Steve, she now finds herself in a very uncertain financial situation. None of us want to see her lose her home, but that is a real possibility. A memorial fund has been set up in Steve’s name to help Joyce through this uncertain future. Joyce would never ask this for herself. But she deserves it. Can I ask you to consider joining Peggy and me in honoring Steve by giving to this. In that way we honor him and come alongside Joyce in her time of need. Let’s bless this devoted woman of God. Stephen K. Humann Memorial Fund Rogue Federal Credit Union 415 Lithia Way Ashland, OR 97520

Memorial Day: Family Members Who Served

Remembering my uncles who served (all deceased). From top: John Hubert Horn, Edwin Horn, Seth Corey, Walt Corey, Gene Corey (left).

The Louie Zamperini Story

A glimpse of the remarkable story of one of the historic Olympians featured in our upcoming Summer Olympics edition of the Pentecostal Evangel. (Current Olympians are also featured.)

Rendition of Classic Musical Number in Honor of My Wife

Happy Birthday, Peggy! from khorn on GodTube.

By PE staff.

Happy Birthday to My Wonderful Wife

Took this of Peggy this morning as she prepared to leave for her first Convoy of Hope to represent the National Breast Cancer Foundation (in Dallas). (I believe she'll take the birthday glasses off for the event.)

106-Year Anniversary of Great San Francisco Earthquake & Fire

For my grandmother's story (she went through this as a child), see my blog post from one year ago.