By Peter Kennedy
“But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.” – Acts 9:27
Randy Fernandez met Sal Guzman in second grade and they graduated from the same East Los Angeles high school. Both joined the military in the 1940s after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Guzman became a member of the Coast Guard. Randy served in the Army. The two men are still alive and reside in Whittier, California. Their birthdays are only two weeks apart, so friends and family decided to have a giant celebration for the two men who turned 97-years old.
In May 2020, they were treated to a drive-by parade in Whittier, including deputies, former members of the military, and many community well-wishers.
A sheriff's helicopter saluted them with a flyover.
"I'm very thankful to friends and my family and I am glad we're still here. Hopefully, we'll be here another couple of years," said Guzman.
All of us in ourselves are incomplete. Today in prayer, thank Jesus for your faithful friends.
“A genuine friend helps out even when it comes at great personal cost." – Guy Caley
God’s Word: “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” - John 15:13
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