<description>In this Memorial Day episode of the Diocese of St. Cloud's "Speaking of Faith," Pat Timmerman and her son Father Craig share the life and sacrifice of Army First Lieutenant Jason Gary Timmerman, a joyful farm kid, teacher, and devoted Catholic remembered for helping others. They recount Jason's service in Iraq, his love of Psalm 91 and the shock of learning he was killed instantly by an IED while carrying a wounded soldier to a helicopter, along with two other Minnesota National Guardsmen. Pat and Father Craig describe how the Rosary, Mass, prayer, community support and grief resources sustained them, including Father Craig's experience of clinging to Christ in prayer and Pat's later sign of comfort from God in a sudden rainbow. They reflect on honoring Jason, supporting grieving families and keeping Memorial Day rooted in remembrance, prayer, and gratitude.</description>

Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast

Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota

Speaking of ... The Life and Legacy of Army First Lieutenant Jason Gary Timmerman

MAY 21, 202647 MIN
Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast

Speaking of ... The Life and Legacy of Army First Lieutenant Jason Gary Timmerman

MAY 21, 202647 MIN

Description

In this Memorial Day episode of the Diocese of St. Cloud's "Speaking of Faith," Pat Timmerman and her son Father Craig share the life and sacrifice of Army First Lieutenant Jason Gary Timmerman, a joyful farm kid, teacher, and devoted Catholic remembered for helping others. They recount Jason's service in Iraq, his love of Psalm 91 and the shock of learning he was killed instantly by an IED while carrying a wounded soldier to a helicopter, along with two other Minnesota National Guardsmen. Pat and Father Craig describe how the Rosary, Mass, prayer, community support and grief resources sustained them, including Father Craig's experience of clinging to Christ in prayer and Pat's later sign of comfort from God in a sudden rainbow. They reflect on honoring Jason, supporting grieving families and keeping Memorial Day rooted in remembrance, prayer, and gratitude.