By Kim Seong-Rok ("Ricky")
I was assigned to the Fourth Ammunition Company after I finished army training
camp. My heart was fearful and trembling. 7th Ammunition Depot in Chung-Ju
took three hours to reach. I was disappointed because of the worn-out building,
but I thought nothing. I sat down in a waiting room with my heart full
of dread. At that time, a soldier opened the door and entered the waiting
room and my heart stood still. After I calmed down, I observed him in detail.
He wore a featureless combat uniform and worn combat boots. He was a man
of medium height. His weight was about fifty-five kg. Most of all,
I was impressed by his big eyes and thin lips. I thought he was very handsome.
He sat down beside me and said with a shake of his head, "I am Lee Jun-Suk.
Nice to meet you!. Don't be afraid and take it easy. Then, he taught me
the rules and information about the company. It was my first meeting with
him. As times went by, I heard that he was very kind to everyone, had a
warm heart, and was fair in every matter. Also, I found out not only did
he gain the favor of soldiers lower in rank, but also soldiers higher in
rank liked him.
It was winter.There was an important training exercise that was held twice
a year. We were all very busy because a general came and watched it. I
was very hungry when the training was finished because I hadn't eaten anything
throughout the whole day. I was also very cold. When I sat down, Jun-Suk
came close to me. He gave me some bread. I really appreciated it. I won't
forget it until I die. A month after that training, I made a big mistake.
I fell asleep on guard. A higher officer found out about the affair, and
it spread to the company. I felt terrible and didn't want to live any more.
No one cared for me. At that time, Jun-Suk made me his assistant. He thought
I was fit for his duty, and I learned more than the other soldiers. I had
a chance to know him better. I found out about his vision and religion.
I found a smile again with him.
One day, he came to me and said, "Would you come with me to church?" We
went to church together. Already, a holy play about Jesus Christ being
crucified by Roman soldiers had begun when I entered the church. When the
play was over, all soldiers lower in rank in the church were called by
a chairman. We stood on stage and everybody sang hymn as "A Blessing Song".
Left people's song moved me deeply and I shed tears. I really felt the
love of Jesus Christ, and I saw heaven there. I think maybe the Lord God
sent Jun-Suk to me. I don't know where he lives now. But if I meet him,
I will tell to him. "Thank you. I received Jesus Christ as my savior because
of you." I want to ask him, "Are you really the angel of the Lord?"