No TV circus, no huge press conference, no fanfare of trumpets accompanied a visit to the Viet Nam War Memorial earlier this month. There was just a man, erect of bearing and solemn of face, who knelt to place three simple index cards against the Wall.
Each card had the four stars of a Marine Corps General attached and said,
"These are yours - not mine!
With love and respect,
Your platoon leader,
Pete Pace"
I suspect that a head bowed in prayer for a while, and that before he left, General Pace came to full attention and offered a grave salute. And then he turned and strode away, quietly and without seeking notice or adulation.
I hope and pray that a man of such sterling character, who continually exhibits honor, humility, and servant-leadership at every turn, will indeed accept One Last Mission. Virginia is at a crossroads, and we need wise leadership from a man of integrity.
We need to Draft General Pace!
As I said before:
Please, General Pace. We need men of your proven character and wisdom to guide this country. It will be a tremendous sacrifice for you and your family... But you have proven yourself a servant-leader, and I beg you to shoulder yet another heavy duty and help lead America.
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