The Grace of Those Who Have Given Their Lives for our Country

On this Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, as taps play across our Country, as our hearts beat synchronously with each note, let us deeply thank all those who have given their lives defending and honoring the United States of America.

Let us acknowledge that their death was always untimely, that their lives were taken on the open seas, in desert lands, in barracks meant to protect, and in moments of horror, often without warning.  Let us remember the courage of each soldier and the fear he or she must have felt, yet onward each of them marched, on our behalf.  Let us remember the hopes they must have carried in their hearts for their life’s plan and the heavy weight of war that ravaged those plans.  Let us remember the loss of wisdom, intelligence and energy to our Country’s bank of knowledge, because of their early demise.

Let us also remember every tear shed by every bereaved parent, grandparent, sibling and sons and daughters.  Let us remember the children who never got to know their Father or Mother.  Let us acknowledge the ongoing pain of family members in their grief and ask God for His Healing Light.

Let us pray, today, for our serving Veterans, all across our Nation and all across the world.  Let us also ask God’s Blessings on those who are maimed and/or suffering because of injuries to body and mind.  Let us ask God for their continued safekeeping, for their health and welfare.

 

Let us pray for peace.

“America, America, God shed His Grace on Thee….”