Recently there was a birthday tribute for Rev. Floyd E. Rose held at Victory Church in Valdosta. The evening was filled with a musical tribute, prayers, reflections, etc. The tribute to Rev. Rose was very uplifting and inspiring.

Rev. Rose has been on this journey a long time. He has been a faithful servant for the Lord. And he has served our communities and country well. He has preached the gospel all over the country fighting for injustice and peace everywhere. A quote by Dr. King, “Injustice anywhere is a treat to justice everywhere.” Rev. Rose has served our communities and country for a very long time. However, there is not a building, street, complex, etc. named after him. Hopefully a change will come. May God continue to bless and keep him.

I want to use another quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for Rev. Floyd E. Rose’s service to our country: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

Happy birthday, Rev. Rose!

Freeman S. Rivers. Sr., Hahira