Prayers to keep them safe. Thank you too for the friends and family members gathered here. And may its abilities be a reflection of its namesake, in courage, perseverance your spirit upon their lives. AMEN. We join hearts with them in celebration of this significant milestone in their lives. in its planning and construction, the inner satisfaction of a job well done. You must fill out VA form 21-2008 and bring it to either the post office of VA office, where you will be given a flag. We thank you for the gift of your word - the bread which has come down from heaven to refresh our spirits. I pray now that you will be with 1SG __________________________ as he takes over. Small Boat Only You know the true impact each of them have had over the years. Employ their devotions of good ends as they track the weather and search for the . to You, our nation and the United States Coast Guard. Give our leaders the wisdom and the strength to lead well. Funeral homes may sup-ply white gloves, if asked. Help us to stop and catch our breath - to give you thanks for these moments in our lives. Thank you for this day and for this occasion that brings us together to remember, honor and encourage women who have served and sacrificed in our military, in public service and in our government. Teach me to hold it lightly; not carelessly, but lightly, May every aspect of this NPB nourish us and cause us to flourish as citizens of our great country. I also pray that you will be with Command Sergeant Major Xxxxxx as she takes on this challenge. Boston, MA 02109, An official website of the United States government, Military Casualties and Decedent Affairs -, We require at least 72 hours notice to facilitate the Honor Guard Funeral Details submitted request. May you, Today we share in the celebration of __________ who has served the Coast Guard, Planting and uprooting his/her family over those years from the decks of the CGC, It is his/her time to rest and plant anew. In God's name we pray. I thank you for this day that you have given to us to live and breathe and serve both God and our country. I pray that you will continue to be with him, and bless him and his wife as they move on to the next chapter of their lives. Renew, encourage and bless each one as they faithfully follow their new leaders, moving forward with loyalty and doing their duty with honor. Pray with Father Dominic Send Prayer Intentions Daily Prayers American Ordo 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart Prayers for Our Military Priests of the Sacred Heart on EWTN Donate Make a One-time Donation Make a Monthly Donation Donor Advised Funds Make a Memorial Donation What Your Gifts Do Your Gift Makes a Difference Funds Allocation Any vessel can perform a Burial at Sea as long as the adhere to the EPA regulations, reference web-link below. and may your hand be his/her stay and guide. Let the light of thy countenance, O God, shine upon our comrades departed, that they may go on from strength to strength in thy Heavenly Kingdom. Please see the Department of Veterans Affairs website for more information. "Being a nurse and helping others are such a privilege, and the honor guard . Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends who stand behind them today cheering them on to success. Keep them safe as they go from here to places unknown. many who have assembled here today to pay him/her tribute. 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 501st plays in the defense of freedom here in Korea. We ask you to keep them semper. All of this we ask in your Name. On this day we ask for your presence with us as the command of the 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment is handed over. We give you thanks, Lord, for those who dedicated their efforts in the planning, organization and commissioning of Let your presence be a blessing to us today and forevermore. We ask you to bestow your blessings upon our regiment. we might serve our fellow citizens well this day. in ourselves, our jobs, and our Coast Guard. 5 out of 5 stars (251) $ 39.50. May this ceremony assist the crew of the __________ to reaffirm their loyalty; renew their vision; and rededicate Requests for Honor Guard: We require at least 72 hours notice to facilitate the Honor Guard Funeral Details submitted request. Command at Sea %%EOF for his/her career in the Coast Guard. 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. The letter must state where and when they would like the honors to take place. Amen. (Heb13:20-21). 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. The spotlight falls on Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. We ask also that you will be with LTC ________________ as he assumes command today. A fewthoughts aboutprayers: Some chaplains bristle at the thought of writing a prayer or praying a written prayer. AMEN. Dear God in Heaven, We come to you today with grateful hearts for your presence with us and your goodness to us. Memorial Day As we have remembered the many who lost their lives through the evil actions of a few, I pray that we few, will be a source of life and hope for many as we live our lives in such a way that reflect the goodness in our world rather than the despair. Strengthen our Non-Commissioned Officers and their troopers for the fight of righteousness and care for our families. 6 Pardon, O Lord, we beseech Thee for all we have done amiss in hasty actions or speech. Go with us now as we leave this place but not your presence. We thank you because it gives us another opportunity to celebrate the freedoms that are ours as Americans and the strength of our country that we contribute to as American Soldiers. 10 Lord, may what we begin today in effort and cooperation be done with your inspirationcontinue with your of selfless unwavering devotion to duty; that we may never be found wanting in those qualities of spirit which alone It is a day to challenge each other to a different kind of excellence. AMEN. meaning of existence. AMEN. I am indebted to Chaplain (COL, Ret.) On a Coast Guard or military installation. Let this commitment be molded by our Army training and empowered by your grace. Again we pray these things in your name, Amen. We thank You for equipping each of them with a heart for service; and we thank You ahead of time for the service we know that they will continue to provide for our nation in the next chapter of their lives. Thank you for their commitment to the United States that brings them to this point in history along side the many who have served before them. We also celebrate the honor, respect and devotion to duty displayed in the lives of the men and women who will breathe Prayer to the Lamb. Your email address will not be published. As we christen the __________, we commend it to your guidance, safety and care. Finally Lord, we pray that you will bring real peace to our land, so that we can rest in safety and comfort and not have to send our sons and daughters into harms way. Thank You for Your constant presence and Your care for each of us, no matter where we go and what we do. Coast Guard, the first calls at 4.30 - Calabria. Amen. AMEN. guest at this meal as we think about what change means to us. Help us to be bringers of hope rather than fear. 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. We realize that it is our ability to work together that preserves the armistice and protects the freedom and independence of our friends. Guide our commanders and staffs to lead us into victory. Warm our hearts Who art a shield and buckler to all who put their trust in thee, bless us, thy servants, and the Army in which we serve. We also ask that you bless the food that we will be receiving, that it will bring nourishment to our bodies that we might grow stronger to serve you better. In serving you, O God, may our sailors serve their country. Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from their example, to uphold freedom and life at home and around the world. We ask that you be with us today as we celebrate their accomplishment and help us to remember that it is because of you that we have life and can accomplish anything. Bless all who have gathered here today. Thank you for your presence with us here today, and for all that we have heard to inspire and encourage us. Help us to never despise any person: to fight against every hurt or degradation of a human In this day and age when lasting commitments are taboo - we thank you his/her family. If you send your request after business hours (weekends or after 1600 weekdays), please call 617-990-6249 for confirmation of received request. day is a new one - never mundane nor routine - but given to us by the gracious hand of God. The Funeral and Graveside Services were removed from the original version to be included in the Memorial Guide. We thank you for moments like these when we dont have to be alone but can gather among others who know, at least to an extent, what we face. We thank you for their patriotism, their devotion to liberty and justice, human dignity and rights, compassion and self-giving. 1 Teach me, O God, not to hold on to life too tightly. May they feel and experience the power of Thanks you very much Sirs for this collection of prayers. flow from it. peace, love and generosity we should show to all people. Most Viking funerals incorporated some or all of the following: Disposition by flaming ship, funeral pyre, or burial. funeral and burial at sea requests must be scanned and sent to address listed above. Thank you for their leaders who have rained them to be the best soldiers that they can be. 6 members may attend. We thank you for all that you do for us, not the least of which is displayed in the Soldiers honored here today. Enable us to always live as those who embody All for one and one for all.. both now and forevermore. 4 God, it has been a busy and demanding day for many of us. We pray this in We're always ready for the call, We place our trust in Thee. 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. - O God, this hour revives in us memories of loved . I ask that all that is said and done today will bring glory and honor to you. those who live in it, granting them health, peace and progress: For you are good and to You we ascribe glory now and forever. In this day and age when lasting, We ask your blessing upon __________ and his/her family as they close this, We are grateful for his/her many years of faithful service and for his/her, Now, O God, today we pray for your presence in this ceremony. Be with For the Navy Help us to be prepared to search for what is true Grant that its innovations and service be used to improve Thank you, also, for each one who has made the time and exerted the effort to be here today to be part of this noble effort. Lord, watch over those military men and women on American and foreign soils this day, who knowing the real and potential Evening Prayers We come toyou because this peaceful exchange of command reminds us of the freedom that we have as Americansa freedom thatyou have provided and thatyouallow. Your Word promises that You preserve our going out and our coming in from this time forth and even forevermore. We ask that you will be present with us during todays events as well as the days ahead. We thank you for your presence with us todayand everyday. Please dont let us soon forget our brother Dale but help us to honor his sacrifice through our lives lived for your glory and Christs life lived through us. For all that you will do - in and through this Unit both now and in the future - we give you thanks. they always do what is right and ever reject what his wrong. with justice and respect by taking everything we do and turning it to good ends. Be for them all that they need you to be just now and continue to provide for them in every way in the days, weeks, months and years ahead that they face life without their husband, father and son. I thank you for all of those involved in this task before us, from the newest private to the most experienced officer, and pray for each of them that they will be protected as they perform their duties but also that they will be blessed because of the significance of our mission. Unfortunately, we just havent come across many written prayers from other faith groups used in military settings. Now, O God, today we pray for your presence in this ceremony. and appreciation for the awesome demands, responsibilities and sacrifices our nation places upon those Coast Guard We thank Thee for invading history that we might for all time understand the intensity of Thy love for us. Be with May there come now to those who have been laborers A military funeral in the United Statesis a memorial or burial rite conducted by the United States Armed Forcesfor a Soldier, Marine, Sailor, Airman, Guardianor Coast Guardsmanwho died in battle, a veteran, or other prominent military figures or a president. Semper Paratus is our guide, Our pledge, our motto, too. . 3 Almighty God, help us to remember that freedom does not automatically perpetuate itself, that we have to If outdoor and not in uniform, a civilian salute is rendered in the same situations. Thank you that they could be with us today. Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. 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. Thank you for all those men and women who have gone before us to fight for and defend our freedom. All of this we ask in the name of Him whose service of Thee enriched us all. We are gathered again in celebration of the safe return of 3-159 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion from Iraq. Remind us, though, of the fragility of our existence and help us to remember that life is a gift and that each Gracious Lord of the harvest, in love you give us this day to be our joy and our delight. to keep from doing those things I know I should not be doinggive the ability to properly tell which is which. We rejoice that under the dispensation Be with "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thank you for this time we have had together honoring those who have done so well over the past several weeks. Finally, Lord, I pray that you will bless this time tonight with your presence, knowing that what we say and do here tonight will not only be pleasing to you but also a blessing. 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. 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. deed. We came tonight, O God, looking back over our shoulder. We thank you for your good work among us and for your grace that you have given to us. Father, we ask you this evening that you would be with us. easily. And may God give us a song for our hearts; peace for our souls; And many years of good health to our lives. We give you thanks today for the United States. they are called upon to go in harms way to rescue foundering souls from their pride or peril. Bring to us, we humbly ask you, the time when parents dont have to grieve the loss of their children killed in war; hasten the day when spouses dont have to say goodbye to their loved ones because they serve their country; provide for us, dear Father, a world whose children do not have to grow up fatherless because of the sin that envelopes us; and be victorious, Almighty God, over the Evil One, establish your Kingdom on Earth finally and forever, that we may enjoy your loving and peaceful presence for all eternity. Required fields are marked *. Thank you, now for CSM _________________. 1 And now Lord, be Thou with us to strengthen us; outside us, to keep us; love us, to protect us; beneath For this, we ask you, Lord, in keeping Yet we stand with pride before this symbol of what human hands can do, and commend to you, Lord, the honest labors For civilians Burials at sea should be distinguished from scattering at sea. We know though, that LTC _______________s commitment to the Army and to the United States will not change and we thank you for this. 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. Thank you for the families and friends gathered here today. modest in victory. We thank you for this great day and for the occasion that we gather. Thank you for their commitment to our Soldiers and to our country. Your sovereign will established this great country and Your strong hand has steadied us during times of difficulty. AMEN. We leave tonight looking forward to the end of this cycle of violence, aware that peace begins with each of us. May the events that we have remembered here tonight be more than just a memory, but rather a lesson. If a prayer is only adapted by me or is wholly somebody elses, Ill make note of the author if I remember who it was.1. We thank you this day that we have both. Ive just become the Chaplain of our MOAA chapter and these will be quite helpful. oppressed; for we are all worthy of your protection because of the dignity you have bestowed upon us. 8 Spirit of God, as we begin this day we ask for the sure hope that your love is stronger than the doubts with our colleagues in far away and lonely posts on land, in the air, as well as those on and under the sea. untiring faithfulness to the leadership of their new Commanding Officer. We ask your blessing upon __________ and his/her family as they close this chapter in their life and begin another. us a desire to be found as equally faithful in our duties at the close of our own years of service. Create in the hearts of all who serve as a member of this Unit, a spirit of cooperation, where the work environment Let the light of thy countenance, O God, shine upon our comrades departed, that they may go on from strength to strength in thy Heavenly Kingdom. For many events, I dont write prayers, but have in mind a basic outline to guide me when I pray. Holy Lamb, who sits at the right hand of the Father, hear our prayer. Remind us to be mindful of the fat that we fight against those who seek to do us harm, that we go to preserve our freedom and to provide freedom for others. We welcome you as our unseen All Grades Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Finally Lord, I pray that as we leave this solemn place of remembrance, that you will continue to bless us as bearers of goodwill. 3 Give us, O God, the courage to do the things we talk about and to practice the faith we preach. . I thank you for the courage displayed by those, who instead of thinking of their own safety, rushed in to help others in need. This moving story reminded me of the Viking Funeral poem I wrote a while back and so I 'married' the two into a pin. What an awesome resource! 4 Enkindle within us a flame A peace that is eternal, that is found in you, and that begins with us. Almighty God Who maketh the clouds Thy chariot and Who walketh upon the wings of the wind, regard, we pray Thee, with Thy love and continuing mercy all our brothers whose duty or pleasure it is to fly, that encompassed by assurance of Thy protecting care we may serve our country and our fellow-men with gladness; and without fear or regret. We ask now that your hand be ever on these soldiers who graduate today, both in and out of harms way. Prayers to help the Coast Guard. we would like them to do for us. Bless the food we are about to eat that it may strengthen Have mercy on us today, and mercy on our loved one who has passed from this life into the next. And there ain't a load of romance To the guy that doesn't know, In a ship that just saves Thank you for the families and friends of all of the brigade Service Members as they have provided support, encouragement and prayers for those deployed and at home. Testament expressed, "There is a time plant and a time to uproot." 5 Help us, this day, Lord, to transform our day so that we may work eagerly and honestly and know that everything Thank you again for all of those here, and all the others who are serving both in uniform and as civilians, in the defense of freedom in the Republic of Korea and around the world. We ask all this in your powerful, loving and matchless name, amen. We are not earth. May we learn our lesson well. Yet his/her service was not without sacrifices and hardships; both personally and professionally. Help them to turn to you as they need the strength to go on; and the courage to face another day. Strengthen us in our resolve to keep faith with all patriots and comrades-in-arms by fearlessly maintaining our liberties so nobly won. The US Coast Guard agreed to give a veteran a Viking Funeral. We thank you for your presence with us tonight and every night. 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