Leaders Say, “Follow Me”

I recently spent time at the new National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning, GA.  The statue above is set outside as you enter the museum.  A little history for you:

It was created in 1959 by two soldiers, Private First Class Manfred Bass, sculptor and designer, and Private First Class Karl H. Van Krog, his assistant. The model for the statue was Eugene Wyles, an officer candidate and ten-year Army veteran. It depicts a 1950s-era infantry soldier charging forward and gesturing for others to follow. Originally called The Infantryman, the statue was installed on Eubanks Field on May 3, 1960. In 1964, it was renamed Follow Me and moved in front of Infantry Hall.  In 2004, a new bronze version was cast and the original statue was moved to the front of the National Infantry Museum.  “Follow Me!” is also the US Army Infantry motto.

The Infantry Creed ends with, “Follow Me.”  These military leaders lead the way while bringing others along with them.  In the face of danger, “Follow Me.”  In the face of uncertainty, “Follow Me.”  In the face of battle, “Follow Me.”  In the face of death, “Follow Me.”  In the face of victory, “Follow Me.”

Soldiers did.

As leaders in our various organizations and churches, is “Follow Me” a motto we embrace?  Maybe the answer is found when we turn around to see who is following our leadership.

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