All Powerful God,
We honor today those men and women,
Our sons and daughters,
Husbands and wives,
Fathers, brothers, sisters, mothers,
Who have laid down their life for their country.
Whether weary or emboldened, quiet or defiant,
Vulnerable or ready when You called them home,
Their sacrifice is too humbling for words except these uttered in prayer.
Loving Lord, bless them forever in Your eternal peace…
Cherish their spirit, honor their commitment, send them our love, and will never forget the service that they gave.
Amen.