06/09/2025
Last Thursday, we gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to lay to rest Darrell and Dorothy Bush—two beloved members of our church community whose lives were marked by quiet courage and steadfast devotion.
Darrell, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, survived the harrowing Battle of the Bulge. In the thick of that brutal winter, he was struck five times in quick succession: one bullet tore through his helmet, another cut his belt, a third smashed his canteen, a fourth clipped his ammunition bandoleer, and the fifth lodged in his thigh as he carried a wounded friend to safety. Meanwhile, back home in Maryland, Dorothy was serving at Andrews Air Force Base, holding onto hope and waiting for news of her husband.
Their story—marked by deep faith, enduring love, and quiet heroism—was woven into the fabric of our church. They were a source of steady friendship, warm hospitality, and unwavering commitment to God and neighbor.
Even if you didn’t know them personally, their lives remind us that the greatest acts of courage and love often happen in the quiet, everyday choices we make: to show up for each other, to keep faith alive in the face of challenges, and to serve with humility.
We’re sharing this video of last Thursday’s service for those who couldn’t be there in person, and for anyone who wants to join us in honoring two lives well lived.
May God bless the memory of Darrell and Dorothy Bush, and may their legacy inspire us all.
You can read more about their incredible story here: https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/infantryman-in-bastogne/.
