In any business, business leaders are always on the lookout for new leaders with a passion and commitment for the business. Such attributes provide the resilency, the dedication the drive that’s essential to survive in a global economy. Well this is a story I happened upon several years ago. It was a story that was possibly filled with truths, half truths and lies. At the very least it was viral, and I experienced it. Here it is.
Fourth of July fireworks are a tradition that most Americans enjoy and go out of their way to experience. The bigger, the louder, the better. Well in the little town of Marine on the St Croix in Minnesota, a local pyrotechnics club builds their own fireworks for their Fourth of July display held in their town square. Thousands of people come. Partly tradition. Partly because its unique. Mostly because it is really well done. Well about 5-years ago, one of the long-time club member whom was the pastor of a local church passed away. Supposedly in his will, his desire was to be cremated and have his ashes inserted in one of the rockets and have it be launched at the July 4th celebration. While I and many others watched the fireworks go off, one could only wonder which rocket was the chosen one. What colors did it display. Was it a dud? Did it have a bang attached to it? Was it part of a series of rockets, or did it travel solo?
Now every July 4th I’m reminded of my experience at that special event. I’m reminded how this individual had the passion and commitment we look for and desire. Except in this instance, he took the opportunity to go out with a bang and part of a technicolor event. An event where the story will live on - forever.
Do you have a special July 4th story?
