“Today we are reminded by the sacrifice of others that duty, loyalty, respect, and selfless service are not just words that we live by. They are words by which we offer on the Altar our living and breathing.

We are thankful, Almighty God that you have called these values out of men and women who have joined the American Military to protect and defend Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

We believe, heavenly Father, that these are your self-evident truths. So, today we hold in prayer all those members of the Armed Forces who co-labor with you to defeat the enemies of life and freedom.

We ask that they may dwell beneath your wings and that you give them wisdom in the struggle, and that you expose the plans of the evil doers so that we may engage and destroy those plans so others may live.

We pray for our enemies today. We ask that you would stir in their heart the fruit of Your Spirit so that one day we may embrace as brothers and sisters.

We pray this in your name and in remembrance of the fallen. Amen.”

– US Army Chaplain (Maj) Mark East, at a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.

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