We thank you for your continued guidance over the destiny of our Regiment of Mounted Riflemen and pray that each of us as Cavalry Troopers will follow your direction throughout our lives. and give us refuge from all the cross currents and winds which we encounter in the new day. women who will provide an essential service to our nation, and our Coast Guard. We ask that your hand be ever on these soldiers who graduate today, both in and out of harms way. Keep each of them safe, both in and out of harms way and remind themand usas we wear this uniform, that we defend and represent the freedom that has been won for us by past generations of men and women in uniform. Father, we pray especially for the family of SGT ____________. their loved ones as they go to their duty as members of our nation's Armed Forces. Accept our thanksgiving for the accomplishments of all those comrades who have gone before us and now rest in Thee, that in remembrance of the costliness of their sacrifice we may here now strive to complete the works they would still seek to do. Current NJ Governor Murphy and former NJ Governor McGreevey honor those inside Last Salute's memorial prayer box at the Governor's Mansion Sgt at Arms Chuck Knutson of Last Salute holds the memorial prayer box as the U.S. Coast Guard MH65 helicopter flies over restricted airspace in Washington DC Medal of Honor recipients General James Livingston and Cpl Klye Carpenter stand by to fire Last . us to bring changes in our lives to a successful ending. for himself/herself and for those who served under his/her leadership. Again, Father, bless us with your presence this morning as we seek to honor you in all we do. 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. Today, the torch of leadership passes from __________to __________. AMEN. Cutter to share our daily bread with each other. Employ their devotions of good ends as they track the weather and search for the . In your holy and precious name we pray, amen. May it bring honor, Throughout those years of service, he/she was often called upon to stand the. them. Father, we ask you this evening that you would be with us. Coast Guard Facility of the men and women whose hands have given birth to this great vessel. The Chaplain Kit Beyond the TheChaplainKit.com, Establishment of the Army Office of the Chief of Chaplains, First Army African-American Commissioned Chaplain, First Army African-American Airborne Chaplain, First Army African-American Chief of Chaplains, First Army Female Chaplain in Combat Arms Unit, First Navy African-American Chief of Chaplains, Places of Divine Worship-Far East Air Forces, N.A.S. Any vessel can perform a Burial at Sea as long as the adhere to the EPA regulations, reference web-link below. Heres a PDF file of Book of Prayers: Book of Prayers, The Air Force Chaplain Corps Book of Prayers has been updated (probably several times) and is provided as a quick reference of secular and nonsecular prayers. In your most holy Name we pray. 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. Finally, to the coxswains who will lead the men and women of the crew, christen their hearts with an abundant portion The US Coast Guard agreed to give a veteran a Viking Funeral. Almighty God, We intercede for the men and the women. Almighty and everlasting God, look with favor upon the work of our President, our Commander-in-Chief. The Lord bless us, and keep us; the Lord 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. For VFW Post 10380 Members, we also perform a Special VFW Prayer service at the visitation. memories be pleasant and that they enjoy a sense of great accomplishment in their service to our nation. Coast Guard Cutter __________. Bless them for all that they have given up and all that they will give to keep our country free from terror; and other people free form oppression. And may God give us a song for our hearts; peace for our souls; And many years of good health to our lives. Upon completion of the ceremony, the Sector coordinator will send a letter to the family stating where and when the ceremony took place. 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. and devotion to duty. "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Let your presence be a blessing to us today and forevermore. Throughout our nations history you have raised up such strong and courageous men to lead the way. A fewthoughts aboutprayers: Some chaplains bristle at the thought of writing a prayer or praying a written prayer. them into your eternal care; and hope for them "fair winds and following seas." Father, as we prepare to enter again this War on Terror, I pray that you will be with these Soldiers as well as thee family members. When requested by the next of kin (NOK), the Coast Guard shall provide a funeral honors detail for the funeral of a qualified I thank you for this day you have given us and for this occasion that we gather together to celebrate the alliance which exists between the United States and the Republic of Korea, particularly tonight- in the Intelligence community. As we too journey towards death O God, we begin today's Change of Command Ceremony by humbly recognizing the importance of your presence and influence Evening Prayers is characterized by a strong commitment to teamwork, equal opportunity, respect for diversity, and commitment to human please call 617-990-6249 for confirmation of received request. For the Navy Command at Sea of your providence, in this particular moment of U. S. Coast Guard history, you have made it possible for the skill and We thank you for their gifts, their skills, their professionalism and for everything else that they offer the Army and demonstrate for their Soldiers. 2 We thank you for the food we are about to eat: it is the daily bread you give us to sustain our bodies. 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. I pray that their experiences here at Knox will strengthen them even more for the mission that lies before them. Spoken by Jesus on an occasion when his disciples asked how they should pray, it's become hallowed. As we christen the __________, we commend it to your guidance, safety and care. We thank Thee for invading history that we might for all time understand the intensity of Thy love for us. I thank you for the courage displayed by those, who instead of thinking of their own safety, rushed in to help others in need. Thank you for Command Sergeant MajorXxxxxxx and for his committed and faithful service as the Brigade Command Sergeant Major. The Casket Team consists of six members who . Support us in the day of battle, and in the time of peace keep us safe from all evil: endow us with courage and loyalty, and grant that in all things we may serve thee and our country without reproach. Special effort has been made to maximize the inclusiveness of the contents and should be adequate in meeting the pluralistic needs of our diverse military community. 6 Pardon, O Lord, we beseech Thee for all we have done amiss in hasty actions or speech. tired by labor but restless with anxiety and uncertainty. us all. Today we share in the celebration of __________ who has served the Coast Guard for over ____ years. 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. Please bless with Your protecting hand, my children and my wife. Help us to never despise any person: to fight against every hurt or degradation of a human We thank you for giving us another day that we can serve you and that we can gather together for this ceremony. His/her duties often Thank you, also, for these soldiers here today who have volunteered to serve their country during this very important time in our history. Finally Lord, I pray that you would bless this time today with your presence and that you would be honored as we honor those who retire today. We are a "nation under God." May each member of the crew pledge their AMEN. I pray that they will be extremely blessed for their effort and excellence and that they will be an inspiration to everyone gathered herethat each one of us will aspire to do better in our appointed tasks. Help us Command at Sea We give You thanks today for the many years of service and sacrifice of all of our retirees and their family members who have made tremendous sacrifices of their own in support of the Army and the nation, and in furthering the cause of freedom worldwide. Thank you for the families and friends gathered here today. A coast guard motorboat rescued two men suffering from hypothermia and recovered the body of a boy in the rough seas, it said in a statement. We ask your blessing upon __________ and his/her family as they close this chapter in their life and begin another. We thank you for this day that you have given us to enjoy the freedoms that have been won for us. Commanding Officer, __________; and watch over us and our new Commanding Officer, __________. AMEN. But as joyful as we are for what you have done for us, our celebration is dimmed some as we remember our imprisoned, missing and fallen comrades from this war and wars past; so we also remember them and their families and ask you to provide to those affected your continued help and comfort. modest in victory. Being the sensitive chaplain he was, Chaplain Dukes added. PRAYER BOOK COMMITTEE Robert Haverfield Susan Haverfield 4. Go with us now as we leave this place but not your presence. Thank you very much. Bless with wisdom, guidance, and understanding all those Again, I thank you for each graduate and ask that you will not only bless them but give them strength, courage and wisdom for the assignments they will now enter into. our nation has come to expect of them. Please continue to keep your hand upon us, both those who serve now only in their memories and those who daily face their tasks with honor. Take into your most gracious protection AMEN. execution of its mission. AMEN. White gloves should be worn by the Auxiliary Honor Guard. May the calm of Thy spirit smooth the rough seas of our lives More power and God Bless always. May we share This moving story reminded me of the Viking Funeral poem I wrote a while back and so I 'married' the two into a pin. If you send your request after business hours (weekends or after 1600 weekdays), please call 617-990-6249 for confirmation of received request. In an email he sent out to us chaplains on 8 June 2004, he encouraged us: For ceremonies, graduations, parades, Changes of Command, memorial ceremonies and other functions where we provide public invocations or prayers and Soldiers are in formation on the field, prayers should be less than one minute in length. I thank you, Lord, for these Soldiers here today who are preparing to deploy. For __________, we ask that his/her loyalty and faithful dedication to duty continue to serve as a legacy for his/her You are semper fidelis - always faithful to us. For all we have spoken, and all that we keep in our hearts, accept our Thanksgiving Day. We humbly ask all these things in your holy presence, Amen. We acknowledge you as the Almighty and Eternal God of all people, armies an nations. his/her country remained true to those men and women who served by his/her side.May his/her example serve as a benchmark We thank you for your good work among us and for your grace that you have given to us. Downey, Chaplain to the Enola Gay Crew, Chaplain William Emerson-1st U.S. Battlefield Ministry, Chaplain Henry Gerecke-Nuremberg Chaplain, Chaplain Philip Matthew Hannan the Jumping Padre, Chaplain Stephen Meany of the Fighting 69th, The Four Chaplains of the U.S.A.T. In your precious and holy name I pray, Amen. I pray that you will continue to bless them, encourage them and strengthen them for the days ahead. Heavenly Father, we confess that it is our custom to accept Thy gifts and direct little thought to the giver. 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