FORT EUSTIS, Va. –
Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel came together at the Eustis Club March 15, to participate in a National Prayer Breakfast. Airmen, Soldiers and civilian employees gathered in fellowship to celebrate a morning of prayer, which featured the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness as its theme.
Before eating, attendees listened to a reading from Psalm 139:1-18 by Sgt. Larita Fullwood, 53rd Transportation Battalion chaplain assistant, and a prayer offered by Chap. (Lt. Col.) Darryl Hollowell, deputy U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command chaplain.
Guest speaker retired Chap. (Col.) David P. Peterson presented a speech to remind guests in attendance about what it means to live in America and have "God-given rights."
"We were created in the image of God to pursue life, liberty and happiness," said Peterson. "All of these freedoms we have, I have taken for granted because I grew up with them."
Peterson then spoke of traveling to various countries to help others peacefully fight for the freedoms we already have.
"Every time I come back, I have a greater appreciation for the United States," he said.
After the speech, Col. Thomas Wetherington, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, rendered closing remarks, thanking everyone who came, especially the chaplains and military personnel.
"They capture the essence of why we are here," he concluded. "We certainly appreciate having you here. We came to an event like this because we're seeking God's guidance. There are many others out there that need our prayers."