THESE TWO MEN

The two men in the photos above are Kenneth Truitt and James "Red" McDaniel. These men were sheepdogs. Both men were at First Baptist Church in Daingerfield, Texas on Sunday morning, June 22, 1980. During the morning worship, a lone gunman entered the sanctuary and after shouting "This is War," he began to fire upon the more than 350 worshipers.

Both men drove the shooter out of the church - and both men were killed while doing so.

About "Faith Under Fire"

Faith Under Fire is a true story of God's presence in the midst of suffering. It is a story of a community’s struggle with betrayal, the shock to their faith, and the death of loved ones after a former schoolteacher opens fire during a church service in the summer of 1980. It is also a tribute to four brave men that raced into the face of gunfire, saving the lives of hundreds of people. Thirty years after that tragic day, survivors share their journey to heal. A pastor, who's small child was killed that day, reveals publicly for the first time his shocking plans to murder the gunman during court proceedings. The anger, rage and guilt he carries for thirty years cost him nearly everything. The assassin's family reveals shocking secrets that pushed him to commit this terrible act. Ultimately, Faith Under Fire is a story of faith and hope leading a community out of the depths of despair to the path of forgiveness and restoration and ultimately peace. Winner of numerous awards.

"This story of faith is remarkable." 
The Dove Foundation.

"I have never been so moved by a documentary...The hope and healing it brings to the soul is amazing" - Rebecca

"Thank you for giving the world a film with such a heartfelt reward of healing." - Roxy

"Mrs. Hicks deserves every award available for her masterful production. I highly recommend this to all ages..." - Pansy

PHOTOS BELOW: Notice the bloodstain on the picture… This is a photo of the Longview, Texas newspaper the day after the Daingerfield church attack (Longview is about 38 miles from Daingerfield). On the front page of the paper was a picture of the church bulletin from the church that was used the day before. Inside the red circle you can see the bloodstain from one of the victims. Click on photos to enlarge.

I try to visit Daingerfield often, and I always stop by the church and stare at it. It still seems so surreal. Here I am by the memorial outside the church.