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Faith Under Fire: The Story of Desmond Doss


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Today, we celebrated the incredible story of Desmond Doss, a Seventh-day Adventist who, despite offering to serve during World War II without a weapon due to his faith, saved 75 soldiers in the Battle of Okinawa. His acts of heroism under fire exemplify pure selflessness and redefine what it means to be a hero on the battlefield. Tune in to learn how he became the first conscientious cooperator to receive the Medal of Honor for his unwavering courage and faith-driven legacy. Be inspired, be kind, and let Desmond Doss's legacy fuel your own journey to greatness.

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Below are links to the materials mentioned in this episode:


https://desmonddossfoundation.org

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/conscientious-objector-awarded-medal-of-honor

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/private-first-class-desmond-thomas-doss-medal-of-honor#:~:text=Doss%20successfully%20rescued%2075%20men,sniper's%20bullet%20through%20his%20arm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5TKAJtHTNo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=C761YQ7H1YUhttps://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/private-first-class-desmond-thomas-doss-medal-of-honor#:~:text=In%201944%2C%20Doss%20shipped%20out,there%20was%20not%20his%20first.

https://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/dvb/bio.asp?b=Doss_Desmond_Thomas#:~:text=%22While%20I%20believe%20in%20the,a%20conscientious%20objector%2C%20Doss%20preferred

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