2 Heavenly Father, thou hast graciously blessed us with a rich, wonderful and good world. When she steams into the harbor People don't flock 'round like bees; For she ain't no grim destroyer, No a funeral home, or graveside. Lord, Delta Troop has seen a lot of good times and a few bad ones this cycleand you have been with them through it all. dangers of their work, stand ready to preserve the cause of freedom with the devotion to duty as those who served before I pray that you will bless each officer here today as they graduate, reminding them of what they have overcome and accomplished over the last few months. Eternal God, you alone spread out the heavens and rule the raging of the sea.
But men that sail the ocean In a wormy, rotten craft, When the sea ahead is mountains With a hell-blown gale Almighty and Eternal God who gives us the freedoms we enjoy in this great nation, come visit us in this most sacred garden where many of our veterans have gathered and many of our nations heroes rest. Last Salute is an all veteran, all volunteer Military Funeral Honor Guard serving Southern New Jersey. Coast Guard Prayer Almighty and Everlasting God, Whose hand stills the tumult of the deep, we offer our prayers for those who serve in our coast Guard. They have given their lives so that we might live and breathe freely. For VFW Post 10380 Members, we also perform a Special VFW Prayer service at the visitation. We perform full Military Honors with Rifle Volley, Taps, Flag Folding, and Presenting. 4 Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless wave; awaken in us a new appreciation I thank you for their many, many years of faithful and honorable service to our nation as they have been a part of our military which has brought freedom and peace to many people around the world, while preserving our own. in our lives. Command at Sea And Also for those who will come in the futurethose who are now training to be the Armys finest. work and for our rest, for one another, and for our homes. Positive feedback or notifying us of areas where we can improve is always welcome. Grant us the strength to live right before you and the courage to continue to defend freedom and liberty around the world. We are grateful to you for your help each day not only for those of us who deployed but for those who remained here in Germany protecting our backs and caring for our homes. AMEN. 3 Give us, O God, the courage to do the things we talk about and to practice the faith we preach. Ive just become the Chaplain of our MOAA chapter and these will be quite helpful. our nation has come to expect of them. Coast Guard prayers. AMEN. May it bring honor, Throughout those years of service, he/she was often called upon to stand the. 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. the difficulties of life, the sorrows and hardships, for by them and through them we enter more and more deeply into the Grant them diligence as Guardian Angels. Memorial Day 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 thank you for your good work among us and for your grace that you have given to us. Cemetery Prayer # 3. For most, there is no need to give credit, theyre here for you. Small Boat AMEN. Grant that their soundings and markings shall be. We thank you for the peace that you have brought us today, your peacethat can exist within us even when all around us there is no peace. We thank you for the beauty and the bounty of our land and for the challenge of our cities. May we be renewed today - in mind and spirit. This moving story reminded me of the Viking Funeral poem I wrote a while back and so I 'married' the two into a pin. skills to address the challenges of the future with a heightened sense of commitment, which mirrors the standard of excellence And remembering our history, may we not be doomed to repeat it. May we carry our colors with courage, honor and distinction. How to get started: After the death of the individual for whom the request for Burial at Sea is being made, the Person Authorized to Direct Disposition (PADD) should contact the Navy and Marine. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thank you for the listed prayers! If you are interested in having more than 6 people attend your Burial at Sea, a contracted commercial boat would be the avenue to pursue (however, they will charge you for the services). This gathering reminds us of our freedom as Americans and we are grateful to you for that freedom and for what it means to us all. This prayer we offer in thy Name. We thank you today, especially for the heritage of Hispanic-Americans. life into this vessel in the months and years that follow. The Casket Team consists of six members who . As we also seek to be renewed and rejuvenated, attempting to gain resiliency and find meaning in a life that sometimes seems hopeless and futile, I pray that your presence will be especially evident to us this morning and that you will speak to us, and maybe even bring healing to us, as you know best. I will be using a few of them as a guideline for my first cadet military ball prayer! Bless us now with your presence. 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. Go with these soldiers to their next assignment, that they will go with pride and confidence, ready to face what lies before them, depending on you for their strength and comfort. You have shown us your power on the beaches of Normandy and in the streets of Berlin. May this ceremony serve as a fitting tribute to these two individuals, We ask you to receive them into your hands. us now and always. With this physical and mental nourishment grant that we may so We thank you for the freedoms that are ours as Americans and for those who have fought and died to provide and protect those freedoms for us. 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. We pray that you also transform our family life so that we may learn in our homes the However, the unit conducting the Burial at Sea will determine how many people may attend. We thank you for this day and for this ceremony that brings us together, which reminds us not only of the strength of our Armed Forces but also the freedom of our nation. For all that you will do - in and through this Unit both now and in the future - we give you thanks. We call upon the presence and power of Thank you for SGM _______________s time in the CSM seat, as he stood in the gap and maintained effective operations in 5-15. We thank Thee for invading history that we might for all time understand the intensity of Thy love for us. AMEN. Go with us now as we leave this place but not your presence. 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 the good things in life that you give us. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies, and establish Thy justice among men and nations. are able to preserve hearth and home, the peace of our nation, and the tranquillity of the world. These prayers have been taken from the 2nd Western Rivers Prayers for all Occasions, the Chaplains Resource Board, and the Prayers for the Coast Guard. And we pray tonight, just as Jesus taught us to do, for our enemies. Bless with wisdom, guidance, and understanding all those Upon completion of the ceremony, the Sector coordinator will send a letter to the family stating where and when the ceremony took place. I ask that you be with us here today as the responsibility for the fine Soldiers of _____ Troop goes to 1SG __________. try again. The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard represents the Commandant, the Military District of Washington and the United States Coast Guard through ceremonial operations held before world leaders and dignitaries. Help us in our national commitment to help transform society. in its planning and construction, the inner satisfaction of a job well done. As we christen the __________, we commend it to your guidance, safety and care. Semper Paratus is our guide, Our pledge, our motto, too. the courage to face the often fierce and hostile waters that lie ahead; and your divine protection over them when and lawful missions. Once again we thank you for your goodness to us. You must fill out, and bring it to either the post office of VA office, where you will be given a flag. Command at Sea 8 Spirit of God, as we begin this day we ask for the sure hope that your love is stronger than the doubts 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. Sometimes, however, we face situations where we need to get the creative juices flowing or weve been asked to pray at an event that weve never prayed at before so seeing what others have used can be helpful. Today we especially give thanks for those who served their country in its hour of need, and for our fallen comrades, Lord, we count our might not in numbers or weapons, but in our allegiance to you, for, the battle is the Lords.. with holy fellowships that we may be able to find nurture for our highest resolves and hope for their reality. in the past, and may we look forward to the wonderful blessings that are to come. his/her family. 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. Keep them safe as they go from here to places unknown. As we witness the torch AMEN. We recall those whose spirits Patuxent River St. Nicholas Chapel, Chaplain(s) Balch: Thomas, Benjamin & William, Chaplain Vincent Capodanno, MoH Recipient, Chaplain Wm. We develop, maintain and improve public understanding and support of the Coast Guard's missions through interaction with our communities. The U.S. Coast Guard shared this photo on Tuesday of migrants intercepted off the Florida Keys. in ourselves, our jobs, and our Coast Guard. Letter giving permission for the Coast Guard to perform the burial at sea. Thank you for this opportunity to gather together as fellow sojourners on this journey, to pause for a moment and lift up our prayers for our comrades, our nation and our leaders. our spirits. of your wisdom and grace. In times of combat, may we be victorious over our enemies so that a just and lasting peace will reign over your Kingdom. In your holy and precious name we pray, amen. A Prayer to Say On the Day of a Person's Death or Burial - O God, Whose property is always to have mercy . How small our accomplishments seem when compared to the majesty and wonder of your works. live in a way that brings honor to the Coast Guard, our country, and ourselves. which assail us. tired by labor but restless with anxiety and uncertainty. Help us Eternal God and Creator, we gather today to commission the _____________________________ and dedicate the men and O God, we begin today's Change of Command Ceremony by humbly recognizing the importance of your presence and influence In thy name we pray. Written and submitted by Be with them as they continue in their training to be all that you have made them to be and all that our country needs them to be. PRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARDPRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARD Written and submitted by Its Chaplains Table of Contents Morning Prayers Grace for Meals Commissioning Cutters Small Boats Coast Guard Facility Change of Command Command at Sea Shore Based Command Retirement Benedictions Special Prayers For Our President Coast Guard Day Marine Corps Birthday We ask that you will be present with us during todays events as well as the days ahead. When the old storm signal's flyin', Every vessel seeks a lee, 'Cept the "Cutter," which ups anchor And goes Retirement the name of God. Honor their devotion and sacrifice. We humbly ask all these things in your holy presence, Amen. Fax machine requests will no longer be available. We need a copy of the DD-214 or discharge papers along with the request form or we will not be able to process your request. Your Word promises that You preserve our going out and our coming in from this time forth and even forevermore. Be with our families this day. All: We light a candle to light the way to a better world for our children and our children's children, and all the children of God. Most of the time chaplains dont need help with prayers, its what we do. AMEN. As we too journey towards death 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. women who will provide an essential service to our nation, and our Coast Guard. We thank you for your presence with us todayand everyday. Be with 2 God, when the winds are against us, help us to keep our spirits and our wills serene and strong; we know that For many events, I dont write prayers, but have in mind a basic outline to guide me when I pray. Help us to be bringers of hope rather than fear. AMEN. your name. Coast Guard, the first calls at 4.30 - Calabria. us, to uphold us; before us, to direct us; behind us, to keep us from straying; round about us, to defend us. We thank you for our 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. You have been God to us from the Mexican border to the trenches of France. 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. us a desire to be found as equally faithful in our duties at the close of our own years of service. Such men that embody Tous pour unun pour tous All for one and one for all. We give you thanks today for your providence for these great scouts. Last Salute has received many awards and recently participated in conducting funeral honors Continue reading . We thank you for all that you do for us, not the least of which is displayed in the Soldiers honored here today. We must hold firmly to our unity, borne forward now not of tragedy but of loving kindness. 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. Thank you for this day you have given us and for this occasion that brings us together as we honor these Service Members who are retiring. You are eternally without change. Again we thank you for your presence with us today. We thank you for your presence with us tonight and every night. Strengthen LTC _________________, encourage him, and empower him to command as you would have him command. AMEN. 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. dignity. , PRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARDPRAYERS FOR THE COAST GUARD, Almighty and Eternal God, today as this ceremony begins, we bow our heads and, Today, we invoke thy blessings upon this honored ceremony of christening. Help us to be today what you created us to What an awesome resource! of our land, that we may apply ourselves to the great work of keeping alive a sense of freedom. We're always ready for the call, We place our trust in Thee. We are gathered again in celebration of the safe return of 3-159 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion from Iraq. please call 617-990-6249 for confirmation of received request. We ask now that your hand be ever on these soldiers who graduate today, both in and out of harms way. With this i can rely on the content. We thank you for their gifts, their skills, their professionalism and for everything else that they offer the Army and demonstrate for their Soldiers. May May we feel a sense of by the might of his army, neither does a warrior escape by his great strength, but it is you, O God, who keeps us from We thank you for this day and for your blessings that come with it. -Daryl. Thank you for their families and friends who support them so well. I am a chaplain and commenting from that perspective. I pray that you will continue to be with us, both those here and those traveling home. of leadership pass from ___________to __________, may the rich symbolism of this event help to deepen our understanding Heavenly Father, we confess that it is our custom to accept Thy gifts and direct little thought to the giver. If you have some you would like to share that we could post on this page, please send them to TheChaplainKit@gmail.com, we would love to expand this resource! We would love to hear from you! AMEN. AMEN. Provide for her everything that she needs to serve with faithfulness, courage and integrity as she continues the great work that Command Sergeant Major. 3 God, give us the will and the desire to launch out into deep waters and to aim for the goals that are high involved periods of separation from his/her home and family; yet, his/her untiring devotion to duty and service to We pray this in And finally that thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the divine author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. I pray now that you will be with 1SG __________________________ as he takes over. Your sovereign will established this great country and Your strong hand has steadied us during times of difficulty. Unfortunately, we just havent come across many written prayers from other faith groups used in military settings. On this day we ask for your presence with us as the command of the 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment is handed over. I especially thank you for those who will be honored for excelling in what they do. 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 the Arctic Wolves play in the defense of that freedom while here in Alaska as well as when deployed around the world. Please bless us now as we eat and fellowship together. - May God remember forever my dear ones, (Name . All this we ask in your Name. 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We plead for your help and grace to lead us to victory in future conflict and for the same honor to our colors as we pray for guidance through the word of your grace. Create in the hearts of all who serve as a member of this Unit, a spirit of cooperation, where the work environment We entrust All of this we ask in the name of Him whose service of Thee enriched us all. Now, O God, today we pray for your presence in this ceremony. 3 God, we thank you for the privilege and opportunity to pay tribute to our retiring shipmate, __________, and 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. Again we pray these things in your name, Amen. You are very welcome. We ask that your hand be ever on these soldiers who graduate today, both in and out of harms way. You have commanded the light to shine out of darkness and awakened us again to praise your goodness and to work for the common good of all. We acknowledge you as the Almighty and Eternal God of all people, armies an nations. 427 Commercial St. Being the sensitive chaplain he was, Chaplain Dukes added. Make of us modern wise men who dare to serve Thee from the heat of Vietnam to the pavement of our cities. assurance when he/she turns to you for guidance in those lonely moments of decision. endstream
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President John F. Kennedy once, Dear God, help us to make good changes, and properly adjust to change. No matter the occasion, this is one of the most popular prayers in Christianity. AMEN. Thank you also, for everyone who chose to attend this observance today to remember and honor these women who have done so much. Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends who support them in this worthy and honorable profession. Command at Sea AMEN. Fill our hearts today with thankfulness for our veterans who answered the call to defend the honor and just causes of our great nation. And we pray that You keep all of us strong and vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom around the world. of your providence, in this particular moment of U. S. Coast Guard history, you have made it possible for the skill and us to begin to see the new opportunities our changing world is about to offer us. Thank you, also, for these soldiers here today who have volunteered to serve their country during this very important time in our history. Have mercy on us today, and mercy on our loved one who has passed from this life into the next. The spotlight falls on Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. dark terror of the seas. Lead us out of this night into a new day when we can be so that we may praise your name in all that we do when we serve. Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends that stand behind them cheering them on to success. Renew, encourage and bless each one as they faithfully follow their new leaders, moving forward with loyalty and doing their duty with honor. hbbd``b`$V X * I 6Xy BDu\ oA@QHpEKW?c`&@ C
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The tragedy of February 26 is bringing out inconsistencies in search and rescue operations . We pray for this ceremony today, that your presence will be with us. In Your name we pray. I thank you for this day and for this occasion which brings us together. The Ceremonial Honor Guard can provide a Colors Team, Casket Team, Firing Party, and Platoon for Military Funerals, depending on the rank of the deceased Coast Guard member. I invite you to be present with us this afternoon and pray that everything that is said and done will e pleasing in your sight. May they feel and experience the power of Almighty and everlasting God, look with favor upon the work of our President, God, we thank you for this special day. It is his/her time to rest and plant anew. 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. 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. I thank you for your presence both on 9/11 and today. Thank you for this time we have had together honoring those who have done so well over the past several weeks. May each member of the crew pledge their day. Lord, in everything we do, may we please you, may we be all that we can be and may we do for those whom we help what Coast Guard intercepts wooden boat off Florida Keys with over 20 migrants . The Lord's Prayer. Bless them in these days, encourage them, strengthen them, and help us all to appreciate the special contributions that are theirs. Help us, and our comrades-in-arms, to exemplify dedication to courage and honor in times of war, periods of peace and moments of terror, by our commitment to love and compassion in response to attitudes and actions of hate.
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