Local son comes home

Dr. David Lackey received an encouraging surprise Tuesday when his son, CPL Eric Lackey, paid him and his wife, Betty, a visit. He is on an 18-day leave from Iraq.

CPL Lackey planned the visit with his sister, Amanda, who met him at the airport on Tuesday. They then dropped in on Dr. Lackey while he was teaching an Old Testament Prophets class.

“Don’t tell your mother you saw me first,” joked Dr. Lackey. Betty Lackey joined the group about 15 minutes later.

The Lackeys plan on attending an NFL or Major League Soccer game during his stay. Relatives of the Lackeys will be traveling up from Tennessee in September. He is also making a point to visit local friends who have been faithfully praying for him.

CPL Lackey is currently stationed in Baquba, Iraq, 50 miles northeast of Baghdad. He has been there since April and expects to continue at least another 12 months.

CPL Lackey is in the US Army 38th Regiment, 2nd Division, Rogue Scouts Platoon.

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Bible Conference & Homecoming
Please mark your calendars as we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Baptist Bible College & Seminary by Celebrating God’s Faithfulness at our annual Bible Conference and Homecoming. This year’s speakers will include Dr. Richard Christen, Rev. Chip Dean, Dr. Robert Gromacki, Rev. Chris Hindal, and Rev. Patrick McGoldrick. Click here for more information.

Athletics Hall of Honor
Three individuals and one team will be inducted at the second annual Athletics Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony during Alumni Homecoming Weekend. For more information on the event, contact Mark Steckiel or Eryl Christiansen.