“It looks like the end is near.” Imagine hearing this from a loved one or dear friend. How would react? How would you respond? Joel recently heard this from his friend, Jeff.
Initially, he met Jeff at the Air Force Academy. Joel describes Jeff as a mountain of a man. Jeff was a star on the nationally-ranked Air Force Falcons football team. Jeff graduated from the academy becoming a decorated warrior serving as a combat controller and an Air Force Office of Special Investigations Agent. After completing his military service he became a business icon among Academy graduates.
Jeff called Joel a few weeks ago and started off the conversation with, “It looks like the end is near.” Jeff had been battling cancer that had spread to his spine. It was the call Joel was dreading from Jeff.
In their conversation that lasted several hours, they talked about Jeff’s life, his legacy, and insights from his deathbed.
Joel typed as Jeff talked knowing that he was hearing wisdom and clarity that you’re exposed to only a few times in your lives.
Joel shares a quote from Jeff. A quote Joel describes he’ll remember forever.
In Joel’s words, we need more people willing to create legacy today. To unify and stop dividing. To realize all of us have a choice in how we respond to circumstances.
During the last week of August, Jeff died leaving behind a beautiful family and a world that urgently needs this message now more than ever.
While Jeff reached the end of his earthly existence but I can confidently say he’s begun a new heavenly existence. Please continue Jeff’s earthly legacy by sharing this post today. Thank you.
