We thank all who have served in the armed forces of this Country.
We thank all for the freedom their sacrifice has earned and guarded for us.
Help us to prize this freedom and use it well.
We ask to bless all living veterans, in a special way today,
as well as the families of all veterans.
Comfort them who grieve for those that gave the last full measure of devotion.
Strengthen those who bear physical, emotional and spiritual wounds.
Stand with those that provide care to them.
We pray for the day when no one needs to serve in the Military.
Help us to live now in anticipation of that day, as people who long for peace,
who pray for peace and who seek to be peacemakers in this world.