Inspire, Winter 2001

20 Winter 2001 A s Operation Noble Eagle went into action in defense of the homeland, many Army National Guard members saw their plans and lives suddenly changed. Three Cedarville University students, all infantrymen with the Guard, found themselves leaving family, job, church, and school responsibilities to protect American installations at home. All were trained at Fort Knox, Kentucky upon being called in early October. At the call to duty, senior Ben Barrett found himself leaving his pregnant wife and two children to report to the Guard’s Xenia unit. Although Ben’s unit is still active, Ben was released in late October because his wife, Faith (Haston) ’97, was having complications with her pregnancy. Faith, who is due April 5, is now doing fine. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Barretts now reside in Cedarville with daughter Kyrie (3) and son Davis (2). Ben hopes to begin attending classes again in the Winter Quarter in his pursuit of a multimedia technologies degree. At the time of this writing, sophomore Josiah Miller was to be stationed at Fort Knox until further notice. He has been told to expect a deployment of anywhere from two months to two years. An Urbana, Ohio native, Si had been leaning towards attaining a Bible major while at Cedarville, but was undecided. (photo courtesy of Julia’s Photography) Nathan Reynolds , a transfer sophomore from Ohio State, was pursuing a degree in history when he was called up. Nathan is now stationed at Lima Army Tank Plant in Lima, Ohio. This Westerville, Ohio native was told to plan on around a one-year-long deployment, so at this time he is unsure when he might be returning to Cedarville. He is grateful for the prayers and support of so many people. (photo courtesy of Creative Moments) Please remember to pray for these students and their families! They covet your prayers and support. January 17 Houston, Texas January 25 Amherst, New York January 26 Rochester, New York January 31 Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania February 1-2 Alumni Winter Weekend Cedarville, Ohio February 9 Columbus, Ohio