Chaplain (LtCol) Dennis Saucier is the senior staff Chaplain of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs at Dover Air Force Base — where all the fallen American military heroes return.  An article from a Church of Christ news site notes the role of the Chaplains in their return.

The Dignified Transfer is a key focus of Saucier’s work. Chaplains offer prayers during the ceremony, thanking God for the soldiers’ hearts of service, asking the Almighty to help Americans live lives worthy of each one’s sacrifice.

The Chaplains minister to the families of the fallen, as well as the members of the military who process the remains.

“We are the rod and staff that God uses to help these families through this very brief — but very intense — time,” Saucier said. “We hope that, by being there with them, they are made aware of God’s presence, that God is very real and cares about them.”