Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You on this
Memorial Day. We pause for
a moment and call to mind
all the men and women who
have died for our nation.

Dear Lord, please look
with mercy on our brave
and selfless brothers and
sisters, who did not
avoid their task but gave
themselves completely to
the cause of defending
and protecting us all.

Bless all who have given
their lives for the sake
of liberty, and grant them
eternal rest with You.

We remember also our brave
men and women now serving
in our Armed Forces, both
at home and abroad.

Dear God, send out Your
Angels to protect them all.
Help them discharge their
duties honorably and well.

Please bring them safely
home to their families
and loved ones. Please
bring Your peace and
mercy to our troubled world.

We ask this, Father,
in Your Name.

Amen.