The Sniper and the Trumpet Song

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January 2, 2012 a project of CharityFocus What has for centuries raised humanity above the beast is not the cudgel but an inward music; the irresistible power of unarmed truth, the powerful attraction of its example. - Boris Pasternak - The Sniper and the Trumpet Song Two weeks after D-Day, Col. Jack Leroy Tueller's made a decision to play his trumpet. The last remaining German sniper threatening his unit was so moved that he couldn't shoot, and surrendered the next morning. By choosing to play "his love song" Jack had sensed the fear and loneliness in that sniper, and had recognized that he too had that within himself. Now 90 years old, in this two minute video, Jack shares his priceless story with us. { read more } Be The Change In your next moment of conflict, whether large or small, turn to your own native expression of beauty. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Impossible Floating Village Football Team Inspirational Graduation Speech by Autistic Student 25 Visionaries Changing Your World The Bus Ride That Changed My Life Homeless Kid Wows Korea The Burrito Man Who Changed Lives But Will It Make You Happy? Leap of Faith DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 111,312 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More