Memorial Day

[Al_HikesAZ]

On Memorial Day I remember the prayer I said many times waiting for my Father to come home. He is buried at Arlington and I remember him today.
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

Lord, guard and guide the men who fly
Through the great spaces in the sky.
Be with them always in the air,
In darkening storms or sunlight fair;
Oh, hear us when we lift our prayer,
For those in peril in the air!

[big_load]

Thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. I'll think of your father the next time I pass Arlington.

[kevinweitzel75]

A very special thank you to all the Heros that have givin their lives so that we could live ours in freedom.

[azbackpackr]

Never forget.

[SpiderLegs]

Thought about this driving back from my run this morning. Drove past a cemetery on the Gila River Indian reservation and they had all of the graves of people that served decorated with an American flag.

[Al_HikesAZ]

@azbackpackrLiz - I know that your son is currently serving in the USMC. Here is the verse for the Marine Corps
Eternal Father, grant , we pray,
To all Marines, both night and day,
The courage, honor, strength and skill
Their land to serve, Thy law fulfill;
Be Thou the Shield forevermore
From ev'ry peril to THE CORPS

[azbackpackr]

@Al_HikesAZ
Thank you!