Remember the Fallen

What Heroes Gave

by Roger Robicheau

Each donned their uniform to be

Defenders of our liberty

Their mission sure, their spirits bright

Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight

One final day each faced their call

Each gave their best enduring all

We’ll never know what they went through

But know they loved this country true

Deep down inside we should all feel

What heroes gave, their cost so real

We must stay thankful, grateful of

The gift of freedom through their love

Their loved ones bore the gravest pain

What we can’t know, some now sustain

To God I pray their pain will cease

And each will find long-lasting peace

Remember this from year to year

What heroes gave – shan’t disappear

We’ll never let their special day

Their time for honor slip away

These brave fought for a nation free

If not for them, where would we be?

Dear Jesus,

This Memorial Day, not only do we thank you for the men and women who sacrificed so much for our nation, and for their families-

But this year we pray also for our service men and women who are being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan this right now. Keep them from harm and bring them home safely. Be with their families and loved ones and comfort and sustain them.

Lord, just as Abraham Lincoln asked us, we also pray for our enemies- that your Spirit would turn their hearts that they might become allies.

And, please Lord, guide and direct our leaders, that they would govern wisely and make decisions that are in our best interest and under Your will.

In Your holy name we pray,

Amen