One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Johnny was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church.

It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it.

The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the boy, and said quietly, “Good morning, Johnny.”

“Good morning,” replied the young man, still focused on the plaque.

“What is this?” Johnny asked.

“Well, son, it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.”

Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque.

Little Johnny’s voice was trembling and barely audible when he asked, “Which service, the 9:45 or the 11:15?”

~ author unknown modified by Aguy