American Legion Post 23
For God and Country
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POST MEETINGS are the 1st THURSDAY of the month at 8PM. |
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December 7, 2008 On this special day when we
remember the attack on Pearl Harbor, we all feel the sorrow experienced by the family and friends of each of the 2,403 persons
who died bravely and of the 1,282 wounded on December 7,1941 between 7:53am and 9:55am at Pearl Harbor, "a day that will
live in infamy." Today, we honor them. Our American servicemen
demonstrated exceptional selflessness, courage and valor amidst an atmosphere of charred bodies everywhere. Many acts
of heroism, which occurred that fateful morning, were duly memorialized in the annals of History. Now, let us bow our heads and pray: "Lord, we
beseech thee to bring the blessings of understanding to the families and friends, in this and other lands, of those who have
given their lives that man may be free. Grant, O God, that those closest to the fallen may mingle the pain of their
losses with the ennobling light of sacrifice for civilization, i.e. sacrifice for a better world for this and other generations
yet unborn. Grant us too, O God, the courage to so live with the family
of nations around the world that the end of strife will be the beginning of enduring peace. Lord, grant us patience
in planning with our fellow men and women a world in which nations may resolve their differences by peaceful means. O God, touch the souls of people in every land with the enduring light of wisdom so they may
form a brotherhood which will strive to further the arts of peace under laws and ethics blessed by Thy Love. Grant us now Thy continued blessing upon Unity and Strength, which makes victories possible
in war, that we may win greater victories of peace. Amen." ~James T. Burke, AL Post 23 Chaplin |
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2008
Memorial Day Ceremonies, American Legion and V.F.W. Members, 5/26. |
