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Amazing. God is love. May He comfort and bless this man the rest of his days.
CP on December 10, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Damn, I am really at a loss of words.
Of all the people this could have happened to why this man? (It is a rhetorical question).
I can’t even imagine the grief this man and the pilot must be going through.
May God give them strength to get through this.
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 12:23 AM
This is the culture in which he was raised. It is also the culture that the me-first crowd is actively trying to destroy.
We must ensure that they fail.
platypus on December 10, 2008 at 12:25 AM
I think it’s kind of crass for Michelle to put this down to patriotism. Seems to me this is something larger than that. Dunno what, but, patriotism?
VolMagic on December 10, 2008 at 12:40 AM
I am moved by this man’s compassion and his strength. This man should have the Quote of the day, not some stupid something about gay marriage.
HawaiiLwyr on December 10, 2008 at 12:42 AM
VolMagic on December 10, 2008 at 12:40 AM
I’m with you there. I do think the guy shows one aspect of patriotism, by saying of the pilot, “He is one of the treasures of our country.” But patriotism doesn’t explain the attitude of forgiveness, the lack of anger. And I think, based on that video interview, it’s safe to explain it as a by-product of his Christian faith.
Awesome.
Splashman on December 10, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Mr. Yoon is beloved by God. I prayed for him as well as for the poor pilot of this wretched accident. I suspect the pilot will hold himself responsible and my greatest wish is that they will meet privately and gain something positive. The pilot, I suspect will not fly again and carry a load of guilt. I hope he will find peace.
YankeeinCA on December 10, 2008 at 12:51 AM
HawaiiLwyr on December 10, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Agreed!!
mauioriginal on December 10, 2008 at 12:54 AM
VolMagic on December 10, 2008 at 12:40 AM
“I don’t blame him. I don’t have any hard feelings. I know he did everything he could,”
This exceptional man believes that a US military pilot would do anything in order to prevent an innocent causality on the ground.
That certainly screams love of country/faith in military aka patriotism if you ask me.
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 12:59 AM
VolMagic on December 10, 2008 at 12:40 AM
From Michelle’s site.
“I don’t blame him. I don’t have any hard feelings. I know he did everything he could,”
This exceptional man believes that a US military pilot would do anything in order to prevent an innocent causality on the ground.
That certainly screams love of country/faith in military aka patriotism if you ask me.
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 12:59 AM
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 1:02 AM
I suspect the pilot will hold himself responsible and my greatest wish is that they will meet privately and gain something positive.
YankeeinCA on December 10, 2008 at 12:51 AM
I am also hoping for some sort of reconciliation like that.
The pilot, I suspect will not fly again
I don’t know about that. Assuming his injuries don’t prevent him to fly I expect we will again.
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 1:13 AM
This man’s reward will be waiting for him in heaven
ousoonerfan15 on December 10, 2008 at 2:20 AM
I am humbled.
Evil Pundit on December 10, 2008 at 2:44 AM
That man is a saint. I hope the trial lawyer scum will leave him alone.
Ellen on December 10, 2008 at 5:47 AM
It is patriotic. But, that patriotism is stemming from something deeper. This is Christian forgiveness…
It comes from grace in the moment, in the middle of tragedy. I am sure this precious believer is unable to do that in his natural self and would tell you it is all God.
His. Whole. LIFE. is gone in one instant. His world. But, he has compassion and shows such broken humanity and humility like Job in the scriptures. My heart is ACHING for him right now.
Mommypundit on December 10, 2008 at 6:46 AM
Anyone know how we can get his information or maybe his church’s information so we can send him something, particularly over Christmas? This is so heartbreaking.
Mommypundit on December 10, 2008 at 6:55 AM
I don’t know about that. Assuming his injuries don’t prevent him to fly I expect we will again.
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Unless the Marines are really strapped for pilots, my guess is his career is over. The #1 rule for pilots is that you stay with the plane until you are sure you can crash it in an uninhabited area. Perhaps the circumstances of the crash were such that there was nothing the pilot could have done, even if he didn’t eject. A board of inquiry will figure that out later on.
Still, that’s very gracious of Yoon. The government should still throw that guy some coin as compensation for his losses.
Outlander on December 10, 2008 at 7:38 AM
Fascinating contrast.
On the same day we read of Mr. Yoon’s patriotism and extraordinary humanity in the face of tragedy, we also learn that one of our “public servants” was treating his elected position like an ATM machine.
People, the system is incredibly broken. This country is full of noble people, but our political system is a magnet for thugs and bandits.
Abelard on December 10, 2008 at 7:58 AM
That is a man whom I can point at and say “There is Christ right there walking on this earth”. May God comfort him and relieve his pain and may he see his family in heaven again.
boomer on December 10, 2008 at 8:23 AM
This man’s reward will be waiting for him in heaven
Yes, as well as his loved ones.
May we all learn from his grace & his refusal to play the victim.
I don’t think I could be as forgiving. Makes you want to take a second look at his faith. Might be something all of us need.
Sue on December 10, 2008 at 9:48 AM
If someone starts a fund for this man, please post a link at HA.
RushBaby on December 10, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Wow, that is amazing. What an inspiring man. I can not imagine dealing with that type of loss and grief, let alone having the capacity to forgive the pilot and hope that nothing bad happens to him through this. Wow.
t.ferg on December 10, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Extraordinary.
What grace and courage.
Professor Blather on December 10, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Job comes to mind.
Harpoon on December 10, 2008 at 10:27 AM
My heart aches for this man, and the pilot. This man is in such great pain, and wants to make sure the pilot doesn’t suffer and feel guilty for the rest of his life. How amazing what the love of God can overcome. Both are in my prayers.
StephC on December 10, 2008 at 10:48 AM
What a gift from this guy. Wow. Up until now I really had not been in much of a Christmas spirit. That’s changed.
pt on December 10, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Read JOB in the bible.
ANYONE find anything about how to contact him or set up a mercy fund? he has lost EVERYTHING. He might not even have hard copies of pictures of his family. Imagine…
Mr. Dong Yun Yoon surely is the most graceful man on this Earth, to be forgiving in the face of such tragedy, we could all learn from him. God’s peace for you Mr. Yoon, you are in my prayers sir.
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Yoon is one of the treasures of our country as well. What magnanimity, what forgiveness.
May he be comforted and blessed by God.
INC on December 9, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Amen
Guardian on December 9, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Awesome. Simply awesome.
Can’t think of any other words to describe him. I am in awe.
Could I be so gracious in the face of such tragedy? I hope so.
Splashman on December 9, 2008 at 11:50 PM
That man is a better American than I could hope to be. I doubt I could ever forgive something like that.
Words of admiration are not enough. Just wow.
MadisonConservative on December 9, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Oh, wow. God help that poor man.
Gina on December 9, 2008 at 11:55 PM
A glimmer of hope for the future of this country.
OneGyT on December 10, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Amazing. God is love. May He comfort and bless this man the rest of his days.
CP on December 10, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Damn, I am really at a loss of words.
Of all the people this could have happened to why this man? (It is a rhetorical question).
I can’t even imagine the grief this man and the pilot must be going through.
May God give them strength to get through this.
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 12:23 AM
This is the culture in which he was raised. It is also the culture that the me-first crowd is actively trying to destroy.
We must ensure that they fail.
platypus on December 10, 2008 at 12:25 AM
I think it’s kind of crass for Michelle to put this down to patriotism. Seems to me this is something larger than that. Dunno what, but, patriotism?
VolMagic on December 10, 2008 at 12:40 AM
I am moved by this man’s compassion and his strength. This man should have the Quote of the day, not some stupid something about gay marriage.
HawaiiLwyr on December 10, 2008 at 12:42 AM
I’m with you there. I do think the guy shows one aspect of patriotism, by saying of the pilot, “He is one of the treasures of our country.” But patriotism doesn’t explain the attitude of forgiveness, the lack of anger. And I think, based on that video interview, it’s safe to explain it as a by-product of his Christian faith.
Awesome.
Splashman on December 10, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Mr. Yoon is beloved by God. I prayed for him as well as for the poor pilot of this wretched accident. I suspect the pilot will hold himself responsible and my greatest wish is that they will meet privately and gain something positive. The pilot, I suspect will not fly again and carry a load of guilt. I hope he will find peace.
YankeeinCA on December 10, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Agreed!!
mauioriginal on December 10, 2008 at 12:54 AM
VolMagic on December 10, 2008 at 12:40 AM
“I don’t blame him. I don’t have any hard feelings. I know he did everything he could,”
This exceptional man believes that a US military pilot would do anything in order to prevent an innocent causality on the ground.
That certainly screams love of country/faith in military aka patriotism if you ask me.
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 12:59 AM
This exceptional man believes that a US military pilot would do anything in order to prevent an innocent causality on the ground.
That certainly screams love of country/faith in military aka patriotism if you ask me.
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 12:59 AM
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 1:02 AM
I am also hoping for some sort of reconciliation like that.
I don’t know about that. Assuming his injuries don’t prevent him to fly I expect we will again.
F15Mech on December 10, 2008 at 1:13 AM
This man’s reward will be waiting for him in heaven
ousoonerfan15 on December 10, 2008 at 2:20 AM
I am humbled.
Evil Pundit on December 10, 2008 at 2:44 AM
That man is a saint. I hope the trial lawyer scum will leave him alone.
Ellen on December 10, 2008 at 5:47 AM
It is patriotic. But, that patriotism is stemming from something deeper. This is Christian forgiveness…
It comes from grace in the moment, in the middle of tragedy. I am sure this precious believer is unable to do that in his natural self and would tell you it is all God.
His. Whole. LIFE. is gone in one instant. His world. But, he has compassion and shows such broken humanity and humility like Job in the scriptures. My heart is ACHING for him right now.
Mommypundit on December 10, 2008 at 6:46 AM
Anyone know how we can get his information or maybe his church’s information so we can send him something, particularly over Christmas? This is so heartbreaking.
Mommypundit on December 10, 2008 at 6:55 AM
Unless the Marines are really strapped for pilots, my guess is his career is over. The #1 rule for pilots is that you stay with the plane until you are sure you can crash it in an uninhabited area. Perhaps the circumstances of the crash were such that there was nothing the pilot could have done, even if he didn’t eject. A board of inquiry will figure that out later on.
Still, that’s very gracious of Yoon. The government should still throw that guy some coin as compensation for his losses.
Outlander on December 10, 2008 at 7:38 AM
Fascinating contrast.
On the same day we read of Mr. Yoon’s patriotism and extraordinary humanity in the face of tragedy, we also learn that one of our “public servants” was treating his elected position like an ATM machine.
People, the system is incredibly broken. This country is full of noble people, but our political system is a magnet for thugs and bandits.
Abelard on December 10, 2008 at 7:58 AM
That is a man whom I can point at and say “There is Christ right there walking on this earth”. May God comfort him and relieve his pain and may he see his family in heaven again.
boomer on December 10, 2008 at 8:23 AM
Yes, as well as his loved ones.
May we all learn from his grace & his refusal to play the victim.
jgapinoy on December 10, 2008 at 9:23 AM
I don’t think I could be as forgiving. Makes you want to take a second look at his faith. Might be something all of us need.
Sue on December 10, 2008 at 9:48 AM
If someone starts a fund for this man, please post a link at HA.
RushBaby on December 10, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Wow, that is amazing. What an inspiring man. I can not imagine dealing with that type of loss and grief, let alone having the capacity to forgive the pilot and hope that nothing bad happens to him through this. Wow.
t.ferg on December 10, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Extraordinary.
What grace and courage.
Professor Blather on December 10, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Job comes to mind.
Harpoon on December 10, 2008 at 10:27 AM
My heart aches for this man, and the pilot. This man is in such great pain, and wants to make sure the pilot doesn’t suffer and feel guilty for the rest of his life. How amazing what the love of God can overcome. Both are in my prayers.
StephC on December 10, 2008 at 10:48 AM
What a gift from this guy. Wow. Up until now I really had not been in much of a Christmas spirit. That’s changed.
pt on December 10, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Read JOB in the bible.
ANYONE find anything about how to contact him or set up a mercy fund? he has lost EVERYTHING. He might not even have hard copies of pictures of his family. Imagine…
here is something I think reminds me of this man:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUANgQU9hQ0
Mommypundit on December 10, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Mr. Dong Yun Yoon surely is the most graceful man on this Earth, to be forgiving in the face of such tragedy, we could all learn from him. God’s peace for you Mr. Yoon, you are in my prayers sir.
Maxx on December 10, 2008 at 11:06 AM
This column gives a pastor, Rev. Kevin Lee, associate pastor of the Korean United Methodist Church.
This article mentions the church is in Clairemont. I don’t know if that’s a city next to San Diego or a subdivision.
INC on December 10, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Ok, totally crying at work.
Tanya on December 10, 2008 at 11:21 AM
INC
Clairemont is a suburb of San Diego. Its just south of the 52 freeway.
There is another city in California that is also know as Claremont that’s north east of here, but that’s not the one their talking about.
This is the name and contact info for the Church that the Yoons belonged to.
North Clairemont United Methodist Church
4570 Mount Herbert Ave
San Diego, CA 92117-3935
(858)278-2433
DSchoen on December 11, 2008 at 10:50 PM