Tristan Smith, RIP
My religion, New Christianity (aka Swedenborgianism) is a small one, still. Nevertheless, quite a few New Christians are serving in the U. S. military, some even in Iraq. Tristan Smith, of Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, a U. S. infrantryman in Iraq, was one.
Yesterday, while on patrol, Tristan was killed instantly by a bomb
There will be a prayer service at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church at 4pm today, and one at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral later at 8pm. A memorial service will happen later in the week.
UPDATE: Tristan's story is a lead story on tonight's news on Philadelphia's NBC10 station. You can read about him on their site, and watch the video coverage there as well. Apparrently there is an in-depth story airing tonight as well about the remarkable way Tristan spent his last leave in Bryn Athyn.
UPDATE2: Here's the Philadelphia Inquirer's article on Tristan. Local CBS and ABC affiliates also covered the story.