PRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARDPRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARD Be a blessing to us all as we rejoice in their accomplishmentsand may everything bring glory and honor to you. In your holy and loving name we pray, amen. . that they may be a safeguard unto the United States of America, and a security for such as sail upon the seas in peaceful Almighty God: We make our earnest prayer that thou wilt keep the United States in thy holy protection; that thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. Grant our supplication, we beseech thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. I pray that their experiences here at Knox will strengthen them even more for the mission that lies before them. For VFW Post 10380 Members, we also perform a Special VFW Prayer service at the visitation. I thank you for your peace and comfort given to those who lost friends and loved ones on that fateful day and for how you continue to give peace to those who seek it. Help these men, and all of us, to be more committed to the cause of freedom both here in the United States and around the world. PRAYER BOOK COMMITTEE Robert Haverfield Susan Haverfield 4. We pray for this ceremony today, that your presence will be with us. Renew in us clean spirits, O God, and cheerful hearts, that with all our fellow-men, particularly those whose labors support our own, we may ever grow in mutual respect and helpfulness. Fax machine requests will no longer be available. Thank you for this time we have had together honoring those who have done so well over the past several weeks. Thanksgiving Day I believe that God hears our prayers whether theyre fresh from our heart and mind, or planned out beforehand. You have watched over this Regiment from the Philippines to the Cuban shores. Flags are available free of charge from the Department of Veterans Affairs at your local post office or any VA regional office. He was born . It is our Birthday. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service; bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made. Thank you for their commitment to our Soldiers and to our country. 10 Lord, may what we begin today in effort and cooperation be done with your inspirationcontinue with your Go with us now, Lord we pray, as we reluctantly return to the world out there. they always do what is right and ever reject what his wrong. This gathering reminds us of our freedom as Americans and we are grateful to you for that freedom and for what it means to us all. vessels When the icy northers blow. involved periods of separation from his/her home and family; yet, his/her untiring devotion to duty and service to Those eligible for military funeral honors, as set forth by the Department of Defense, include: Military members who died while on active duty or in the Selected Reserve whose honor, respect, and devotion to duty have earned them the distinct privilege to serve as Commanding Officer of the The Funeral and Graveside Services were removed from the original version to be included in the Memorial Guide. 5 Eternal Father, for the continued blessing of Heaven we give you thanks. Help us We give you thanks, Lord, for those who dedicated their efforts in the planning, organization and commissioning of However, the unit conducting the Burial at Sea will determine how many people may attend. execution of its mission. Bless this time with your presence and bless each one here gathered. Give our leaders the wisdom and the strength to lead well. You must fill out, and bring it to either the post office of VA office, where you will be given a flag. I thank you for your presence both on 9/11 and today. Thank you for each one who participated in this ceremony and made it a special event. For many events, I dont write prayers, but have in mind a basic outline to guide me when I pray. In Your name we pray. Keep us vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom. With this i can rely on the content. Help us to never despise any person: to fight against every hurt or degradation of a human "Being a nurse and helping others are such a privilege, and the honor guard . Throughout our nations history you have raised up such strong and courageous men to lead the way. Merciful God, today we remember those who have gone to their eternal home with you. with justice and respect by taking everything we do and turning it to good ends. AMEN. tired by labor but restless with anxiety and uncertainty. Renew our sense of unity, hope and faith through times of testing and difficulty. We humbly ask all these things in your holy presence, Amen. For more unique or high-visibility events, Ill usually write out a prayer to ensure that it fits within the programs themeand I dont forget anything. Military Funeral Honors (MFH) Guidance June 2016 Page 3 Other Qualified Veterans Veterans discharged or released with an honorable discharge, or general discharge under honorable conditions, are eligible for MFH. We give you thanks, Lord, for those who dedicated their efforts in the planning, Guide and support all those who will bear the responsibility and challenge of, Create in the hearts of all who serve as a member of this Unit, a spirit of, For all that you will do - in and through this Unit both now and in the future -, O God, we begin today's Change of Command Ceremony by humbly recognizing the. We ask that your hand be ever on these soldiers who graduate today, both in and out of harms way. His/Her influence in the lives of many young Thank you for this day that you have given to us and for this occasion that brings us together which reminds us of the strength of our military and the freedom it defends, as well as the role that the 501. plays in the defense of freedom here in Korea. of our nation and his/her fellow shipmates. May this ceremony assist the crew of the __________ to reaffirm their loyalty; Almighty God, we ask your blessing upon us as we participate in this time. who was honored at a funeral on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tenn. Redd died Feb. 18, more than two weeks . Please bless us now as we eat and fellowship together. We thank you now for [Name], for all that we saw of your goodness and love in his/her life and for all that he/she means to each one of us. May Gracious Lord of the harvest, in love you give us this day to be our joy and our delight. Warm our hearts We thank you for the freedoms that are ours as Americans and for those who have fought and died to provide and protect those freedoms for us. May that pride be obvious to all with whom we come in contact. things that make life happy and bright, and for the common things, like water and light. Depending on the unit and operational schedule, fewer or no attendees may be allowed. 4 You have been God to us from the Mexican border to the trenches of France. Bless us, Lord, as we fellowship together and share the camaraderie that comes ti ha shared mission and great pride. Keep us faithful to the Regiment, to the Army, to the United States and to you. May it bring honor, Throughout those years of service, he/she was often called upon to stand the. May this ceremony assist the crew of the __________ to reaffirm their loyalty; renew their vision; and rededicate Coast Guard, we are for you. We thank you for watching over us and sustaining us as a nation. those who live in it, granting them health, peace and progress: For you are good and to You we ascribe glory now and forever. The goal of the Coast Guard's Community Relations is to foster positive relationships within the communities we live and operate. Merciful God, today we remember those who have gone to their eternal home with, We pray that their memories may inspire us to serve you and our fellow human, Gracious Lord of the harvest, in love you give us this day to be our joy and our, We thank you for the beauty and the bounty of our land and for the challenge of, For all we have spoken, and all that we keep in our hearts, accept our, Lord our God, we give thanks to you for the great land of our birth with all its, Today we especially give thanks for those who served their country in its hour, Lord, watch over those military men and women on American and foreign soils this, Grant your continued Divine care over the family members who are called upon, God, our Father, on this Independence Day, we pause for a few moments to give. endstream endobj startxref 3 Almighty God, help us to remember that freedom does not automatically perpetuate itself, that we have to Throughout our nations history you have raised up strong and courageous men and women to lead the way in the defense of freedom, those willing to put their lives on the line for that freedom. 6 Our Father, we are mindful of those who have friends but no foodand those who have food but no friends. We recall those whose spirits In the Name of our God who challenges us to care. In your Name we pray. Grant us fair weather for Battle. We thank you for the beauty and the bounty of our land and for the challenge of our cities. I pray that their examples will not only motivate other women to keep the course, but all of us men and women- as we serve together to make our military strong and our nation great. Bless us most with your presence that we will feel your love and know your goodness to us. In death, nurses take care of one another. I pray that you will continue to bless them, encourage them and strengthen them for the days ahead. Grateful for the Soldiers of the 15th CAV: Those who have served before us so faithfully; those who have given their life for their country; those who now serve in our current mission of training CAV Scouts. Lord, in everything we do, may we please you, may we be all that we can be and, God, today we celebrate the lives and deeds of our Marines, our country's, You are semper fidelis - always faithful to us. to give words of encouragement that a shipmate may not despair. AMEN. Go with us now, I pray, and empower us to do good both when on duty and off, remembering that our faithful service can be the model that others follow to excellence. 3 O God, we thank you for the food and friendship we share today. 5 Help us, this day, Lord, to transform our day so that we may work eagerly and honestly and know that everything I ask that you will empower him to be astrongandwise leader: as enlisted soldiers depend on him for leadership, and the officers count on him for guidance. But men that sail the ocean In a wormy, rotten craft, When the sea ahead is mountains With a hell-blown gale Teach me to hold it lightly; not carelessly, but lightly, Thank you, now for CSM _________________. Let us be ever mindful that freedom needs our attention and our cooperation. Finally, Lord, I pray that you will bless this time today with your presence, with the hope that all that we say and do today will honor you and will bless all of us here gathered. AMEN. to turn for the help we need. Bless this time, bless all here gathered, and we pray that all that is said and done today will also be a blessing to you. AMEN. Through howling gale and shot and shell, To win our victory. Father, we freely offer to you our hands today that youwill take hold of them and protect us, help us, and go with uswe will not fear. Heavenly Father, we confess that it is our custom to accept Thy gifts and direct little thought to the giver. As we christen the __________, we commend it to your guidance, safety and care. AMEN. We also thank you for this opportunity that we have to induct into the SGT Audie Murphy Club those who have demonstrated excellence. We ask your blessing upon __________ and his/her family as they close this chapter in their life and begin another. Today, the torch of leadership passes from __________to __________. Help us to be prepared to search for what is true AMEN. Additionally, we give you thanks for the help that you provided our spouses and children while we were away. I pray that what these graduates have accomplished, which we celebrate tonight, will be an inspiration for us all to better apply ourselves to the tasks before us and to improving ourselves through education, personal and professional development and a commitment to serve others. We perform full Military Honors with Rifle Volley, Taps, Flag Folding, and Presenting. seek Thy honor and glory that he may lead us in all good things. Most of these prayers are original to me, though a few have been adapted from other prayers passed on to me or that I found online. Keep each of these soldiers and family members here today safe and rejoicing in the freedom that is ours as Americans. Finally Lord, I pray that you will bless this time that we share together and pray that everything that is said and done here today will be pleasing to you, as you continue to bless us, the Republic of Korea and the United States of America. We also thank you for the battalion and company leadership that has worked tirelessly to prepare the Soldiers of this battalion for the task that lies ahead. When the old storm signal's flyin', Every vessel seeks a lee, 'Cept the "Cutter," which ups anchor And goes Almighty God, We intercede for the men and the women. We thank you, O God, for the wisdom inherent in the Change of Command Ceremony, For __________, we ask that his/her loyalty and faithful dedication to duty, For __________, as he/she assumes the challenge of command, we pray that he/she, May the crew of the __________continue to set a standard of excellence which, Those who have been to sea in ships and dwelled in the shadow of your majestic, As the mantle of responsibility is transferred to __________, bless him/her with, Eternal God, today we gather together to bid farewell to the Commanding Officer, As we participate in this ceremony let us not forget your presence here. I especially thank you for those who will be honored for excelling in what they do. toil and enjoy the fruits of our labor. We thank you for the friendships that are our gift to each other. of the men and women whose hands have given birth to this great vessel. Feel free to use as-is or adapt to best fit your situation. Records RADs Volunteer Contact Us Program Manager: Robert C. Hinds Phone: 1-202-475-5451 Email: Robert.C.Hinds@uscg.mil Mailing Address: Commandant (CG-1335) U.S. Coast Guard (Attn: Retiree Services Program) 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. deed. We give you thanks today for your providence for these great soldiers who graduate today, willing to fight for the causes of our great country. We pray this in your name. Grant to them endurance to master the rigors of their duties; years of his life to the service of his country. May this ceremony leave us with Last Salute has received many awards and recently participated in conducting funeral honors Continue reading . I thank you for the courage displayed by those, who instead of thinking of their own safety, rushed in to help others in need. Cemetery Prayer # 3. I thank you for this day and for this occasion which brings us together. Command at Sea AMEN. 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