Heaven has another hero. A real angel indeed. Very sorry to hear of the passing of the legendary Joe Blanchard, who went home to be with the Lord this morning.  
 
One of the all-time greats and a pioneer in wrestling, his Southwest Championship Wrestling program was the first on a national cable television outlet (the USA network,) back in 1982.  
 
Dory Funk Jr. helped us induct Mr. Blanchard into our Hall of Heroes here in Charlotte back in 2010. That same weekend, he and son Tully shared their testimony at our Sunday morning worship service. For those of us that were there, we heard a powerful testimony of a great Christian gentleman. I feel honored to have had him part of our weekend, and I ask each of you to join me in praying for strength for his family and friends.