Have you seen my son?
BODY BUILDER What a week of emotions this has been. I was four when World War II started and the memories of that time have been flooding back
In a sense, we are all survivors
IN PROCESS Those who have witnessed death in large numbers--whether through natural disaster, accident, or war--have, I'm sure, experienced flashbacks to those occasions while following the news of the nation's recent tragedy, the horrific terrorist attacks. A Viet Nam
On the Corner
BY ROBERT DOCTER - Negative thoughts keep echoing in my mind. "How could this happen?" Where is God when we needed him?" "Is it even safe to fly?" I shake my head in denial. "This can't be happening!" I tell myself--"things
Why God…Why?
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 is a day that you and I will never forget. In less than one hour, what started as a fairly normal and peaceful day in most parts of the world was turned into chaos and
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
The pain and terror of last weeks' horiffic attacks is slowly becoming more real as stories of those affected come to light. Sadly, we learned the loss of local Salvation Army Advisory Board member Ms. Paige Farley-Hackel of
New world for Believers
BY LETICIA A. SAUNDERS, CAPTAIN - It was supposed to be a week of exciting preparations for the Welcome of the Believers, the Western Territory's newest session of cadets. They were supposed to be practicing cheerful songs, declaring the
Crestmont College welcomes Believers
COMMISSIONER DAVID EDWARDS prepares to present the session flag to the cadets of the Believers Session. BY ROBERT DOCTER - Crestmont College welcomed the thirty members of the Believers Session of Salvation Army cadets under a broad, spacious, blue sky
Moscow denies Army appeal
In a recent International News Release, Commissioner John Larsson, chief of the staff, announced that a Moscow city judge pronounced judgment for the liquidation of The Salvation Army in Moscow. "This will be deeply disappointing, not only to the Salvationists
Listening In…
The following are just a few of the thousands of phone calls received by Western Territory volunteers at the 1-800-SAL-ARMY emergency assistance line a few days after the attack. A young girl called, scared and confused. "Can you explain what's
Motivated to give
JEWELA CAMPOS OF the Territorial Youth Department gives blood at the blood drive held at Territorial Headquarters in Long Beach, CA BY KAREN GLEASON - Timing was everything on Wednesday, September 12, when a blood drive was held on site
What do we say to the kids?
BY STACIE BUCHANAN BROWN, M.S., M.F.T. - You mean someone did this on purpose? Who will take care of their kids? What will happen to me if my Mommy dies? Will Daddy's office fall down? Will our plane crash when
AFTERMATH: Dealing with grief and loss
BY DR. JACK ANDERSON - The horrific events in our nation this week have been more than unsettling in the hearts and minds of most Americans. For the families and friends of the victims the pain is particularly personal