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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

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Memorial Day: Dawn

Commotion in the Pews Posted on May 30, 2022 by Joseph CourtemancheMay 29, 2022

It has long been a tradition on my blog to post a piece of fiction on Memorial Day. Always involving those lost in service to the nation. This year is no exception. I humbly submit my work today, entitled “Dawn” … Continue reading →

Posted in memorial day, military, Uncategorized | Tagged contemplation, flash fiction, honor, loss, memorial day, old dogs, oncology, sacrifice, shipmates, submarines, veterans

Book Review of Once Upon A Town: The Miracle Of The North Platte Canteen

Commotion in the Pews Posted on August 14, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheAugust 14, 2018

I love history. I love the obscure. I love the United States of America. Imagine my delight when I found a book that meets all three of those categories, and does so in a non-fiction narrative that will choke you … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, Love, military, popular culture, Uncategorized, veterans, volunteers | Tagged amazing story, bob greene, bygone era, cakes, canteen, coast guard, commotion in the pews, cute girls, farmers, first-hand accounts, giving, hardship, honor, joseph courtemanche, love, magnificent, Marines, military, nebraska, north platte, ranchers, sacrifice, sailors, soldiers, trains, troop train, volunteers, wwii, young men

Another Excellent Day In My Life

Commotion in the Pews Posted on November 15, 2016 by Joseph CourtemancheDecember 24, 2016

Last Wednesday my God Daughter’s school had a ceremony honoring veterans. Her mother and father are both teachers. I will not put their names out here to protect their privacy. But I have to say that I love the whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, veterans | Tagged ceremony, commotion in the pews, eagan high school, goddaughter, heroes, honor, joseph courtemanche, love, veteran

That Chair Is Taken.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on May 20, 2015 by Joseph CourtemancheMay 19, 2015

“I always enjoy being out here in the sunlight. Not that I really want to spend that much time here, but it is kind of interesting to see who shows up today.” “I love the women. My wife quit coming … Continue reading →

Posted in flash fiction, Love, military, short story, Sincere Stuff, Uncategorized, veterans | Tagged American Legion, bugle call, callan courtemanche, commotion in the pews, courage, Craig Rudolph, honor, joseph courtemanche, loss, memorial day, memorial service, patrick price, peter craig, Ranger 12, resurrection cemetery, rifle volley, sacrifice, sadness, taps

They All Stood Up.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on November 10, 2014 by Joseph CourtemancheNovember 9, 2014

Sunday was the annual men’s conference at my church. Part of the deal when you belong to a church like mine is wearing specific colors/clothing styles to celebrate different events. My friends are all laughing now, since my wardrobe consists … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, military, popular culture, Sincere Stuff, veterans | Tagged bradley fighting vehicle, brothers and sisters, cabela's, commotion in the pews, criminal minds, diet coke, emotion, fleet farm, honor, joseph courtemanche, kinship, my father, netflix, proud, semper fi, shiloh missionary baptist church, thicker than blood, united states marine corps, veterans

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