For
All Veterans…
Today I am remembering my
grandfather who served in the army in the Phillipines in WWII and my father who
served in the Navy during the Korean War. Both men volunteered to serve their
country in different ways. My grandfather was a mortar man fighting in jungles
and my Dad was an electrician aboard an aircraft carrier. Both men I admire for
their willingness to travel across the world, leaving their families
temporarily, and risk their lives to keep us and those around the world safe.
Both my dad and grandfather were very proud of their military service and were
buried in the last couple of years with military honors. As taps was played for
them at their wakes I thought of all the veterans who never made it home; those
who made the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans deserve a very special place in our
hearts… please join me today in saying a prayer for veterans. God Bless, Holly
Clark
Prayer for Veterans
Heavenly
Father,
on
this day, help us remember those
who
gave of themselves to keep us safe and secure.
Enkindle
in our consciences a desire
to
serve those who served their country selflessly.
Give
us the grace to aid those
who
have given aid and protection to us and others
both
here and overseas.
Let
us never forget the causes for which they fought
or
the bravery they showed on the battlefield.
May
we be always be mindful of those
who
paid the price for our freedom,
just
as your Son gave his life
to
free us from the bondage of sin.
Amen.
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