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John M. Runkle

West Point, 2009

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by David Eisenlohr on May 30, 2011:

To the Family and Friends of LT Runkle:

Today, in searching for words that capture the essence of this Memorial Day, I found the following, from Thucydides:

"The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it."

No words that I can summon do a better job of describing the service and sacrifice of John and his soldiers. May they all find Eternal Rest.

David Eisenlohr
'07 Parent

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