Adolph Hitler lived the last four months of his life in Berlin. It is believed that he went prematurely senile or insane. On April 29 he married Eva Braum and dictated his political testament in defense of his actions. On April 30 he said farewell to a few remaining military men, retired to his suite and shot himself while his wife took poison. Their bodies were burned in accordance with their instructions.

Even one of the most powerful people in all of human history (and one of the most demonic), was brought down in the latter days of his life. I’m sure that was not the way he wanted to end it. That is something few of us have control over.

On Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, please join me on the shores of Lake Oconee at the Reynolds Plantation Point Pavilion and remember those who lost their lives that day 10 years ago. Our service will begin at 8:30 and we will commemorate the event. Mark your calendars. Wishing you much love and much light.

The Rev. David W. Key, director of the Baptist Studies Program, is involved in recruitment, admissions, student life, counseling, placement, and development functions for Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. He teaches in the Contextual Education program. He is the founding pastor of the Lake Oconee Community Church at Reynolds Plantation. Contact him at (404) 727-6350 or dkey@emory.edu. His column appears weekly in this space.