A Memorial Day Prayer

Merciful God, we honor Memorial Day by remembering all who gave their lives for America, in the service of  freedom.

They made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our Constitution, democracy and way of life. 

We, and countless others throughout the world are free because of their sacrifices. The light of the flame of liberty burns because of them. They are our heroes, and our Nation is forever grateful.

We pray that all who wear the United States Armed Forces uniform understand the immeasurable dignity of a cause greater than themselves. As they serve freedom and put their lives on the line, protect them. 

As we honor all who consecrated America and the ideals that we stand for with their blood, we rededicate ourselves to the unending work of bringing our country ever closer to that more perfect Union for which they died.  

Today and every day, we implore you to protect our troops, to shine light perpetual upon the fallen, and to bring your comfort to their loved ones.  

Bestow your grace to America’s Gold Star Families and to all who have lost a loved one. Inspire us to honor the memories of the fallen and to support the families, caregivers, and survivors they left behind. 

We pause on Memorial Day, grateful for the freedom our fallen have given us. We forever dedicate ourselves to seeking enduring peace.

Our heroes gave their lives for our country. They live forever in our hearts — forever cherished, forever honorable, and forever the heartbeat of America. Amen. 

The independently prepared White House Memorial Day Proclamation, by a separate author, was modified into prayer by Vincent Bove. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/05/27/a-proclamation-prayer-for-peace-memorial-day-2022/

Related Coverage:

Sacred Honor: Police Officer, Soldier, Patriot

Memorial Day: Honor the Fallen, Widows, Orphans

Memorial Day: Honoring America’s Sacred Sacrifices

Gold Star Families: Honoring Those Who Make the Ultimate Sacrifice

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Leadership, Honor, America

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About the Author

Vincent J. Bove, CPP, is a national speaker and author on issues critical to America with over 300 published works. His most recent books are Reawakening America and Listen To Their Cries. Bove is recipient of the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award and former confident of the New York Yankees.  He is co-founder of Global Security Resolutions, and served as spokesperson for a coalition of Virginia Tech tragedy families of victims.  He has authored 17 cover stories for The Chief of Police.

For twenty years, Vincent has been a Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Board Certified Crime Prevention Specialist, Certified Police Training Commission Instructor, Crime Prevention Practitioner, and USDOJ Certified Community Anti-Terrorism Instructor Trainer.  He is also a licensed State of New Jersey / Division of State Police SORA Instructor. 

Photos

1. Changing of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, May 18, 2019. As published with article Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Leadership, Honor, America (Article and Photo: Vincent J. Bove)