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The Power of Music

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Jack Leroy Tueller’s decision to play his trumpet for the last remaining German sniper threatening his unit so moved the sniper that he couldn’t shoot, and surrendered the next morning. By choosing to play “his love song” Jack recognized the fear and loneliness common to all of us. Now 90, he shares his precious story with us.
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Reflections (61)

Kati Short
You can tell by the speakers facial expression and his tone of voice that he's sincere. His story rings so true. Maybe we should try to fight all wars with music instead of guns.
Jane Silverman
This man's eyes that show he is still courageous. He allowed good sense to conquer his own fear so he could dis-arm his enemy without a weapon. We could use a few like him in Congress right now.
Servant of God
Lord with you,or the Christ is among us.Spirit of God,in Bible through Isaiah 12,those whose minds and hearts absorbed and accepted the word of Lord,speaking this:“On that day you will say:“I thank you, ADONAI,because,although you were angry at me,your anger is now turned away;and you are comforting me.2 “See! God is my salvation.I am confident and unafraid;for Yah ADONAI is my strength and my song,and he has become my salvation!”3 Then you will joyfully draw water from the springs of salvation.4 On that day you will say,“Give thanks to ADONAI!Call on his name!Make his deeds known among the peoples,declare how exalted is his name.5 Sing to ADONAI,for he has triumphed —this is being made known throughout the earth.6 Shout and sing for joy,you who live in Tziyon;for the Holy One of Isra’el is with you in his greatness!”May the Lord protect and bless you,let the God give you peace,and all the best may the Lord gives to you,I wish this to you such what I am.Healthy,alive and well be.Glory to Lord and Christ.Jesus loves you,God bless you.
Sharon Burgis
One small thing can bring about so much if we just take the time and follow our heart
Lani Starr
Being a singer, songwriter as well a vocal coach I truly relate to how music can bring harmony to any situation.
Guo LianKun
.War is cruel, it only left sadness.It reminds me of a dialog,“The enemy? His sense of duty was no less than yours, I deem.You wander what his name is, where he came from, and if he was really evil at heart.What lies or threats led him on this long march from home.If he would not rather have stayed there...in peace. War will make corpses of us all.” Why does war exist?
Nancy
God works in each of to the greater good. If we will only listen and use our gifts. We can each make a small change in the this broken world.
jan
It's not the men fighting on the battle fields that need to be influenced. It's our leaders who wage these wars. The men out there are all scared and lonely. The leaders are at home with their families, warm and safe. How do we get them to hear the music?
Vivian Lance
The humanity of it. If most of those men could have met man to man...there would be no war. This is a perfect axample.
Philip Riley
I have been struggling myself, wondering whether music is worth my time, if it will support me financially, if it matters at all. And in this case, it literally saved people's lives. That means it is the most powerful thing in the world. Thank you.
Ana
what an amazing genuine man, not many left.
Looney
Inspires me to realize we are all the same inside...we are all human. Thank you Mr Jack Leroy for serving for our country and for following your instincts and playing at that time.

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