Requiescat In Pace: Admiral James Stockdale

Admiral Stockdale passed away yesterday. Unfortunately for me, my primary memory of him was his awkward debate performance in 1992.

The Washington Post has a nice story on him; and in reading it I see that he deserves to be remembered for his heroic service.


Almighty God and Father, by the mystery of the cross, you have made us strong; by the sacrament of the resurrection you have sealed us as your own. Look kindly upon your servants, now freed from the bonds of mortality, and count them among your saints in heaven.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.