Fiction Factoid: A Motto that Matters

What do you think of when you hear this motto: “That Others May Live” ???

For me, it’s a memory verse, Romans 5:6-8:
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 

Where does this magnificent motto come from? A religious group, perhaps? Nope.

It is part of the creed recognized by Pararescue Jumpers (PJs). Here’s the whole thing:

It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save life and to aid the injured. I will be prepared at all times to perform my assigned duties quickly and efficiently, placing these duties before personal desires and comforts. These things I do, “That Others May Live.”

So what does a PJ do, exactly?

Jump out of planes to rescue people. Easy, right? Well, until people start shooting at you. That’s right, these Special Forces soldiers perform daring rescues in both civilian and military situations (although they are primarily charged for the military settings).

You can find out some basics about these warriors at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Force_Pararescue

And if you want to read a great book about a PJ, check out Cheryl Wyatt’s new release, A Soldier’s Promise. You can find an interview with Cheryl and review of the book at novelinspirations’ featured author page.

Watch for more factoids about PJs coming this month!

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