Today we remember those who have died in our nation’s service, those who
willingly put their life on the line so that we may live free.

In time of need their will is sure
American, their freedom pure
 
Protect our life and liberty
Unselfishly, they keep us free
 
Each soldier knows what is at stake
The risk is grave, there’s no mistake
 
With pride they serve our country strong
They face each foe to come along
 
Remember them while in your home
Or where you choose to freely roam
 
Don’t take for granted what you see
Some left this life, so it could be
 
To God I urge you all to pray
For soldier’s brave, to face each day
 
We should be thankful, one and all
For those who march to meet each call
©2003Roger J. Robicheau

We are all so blessed to live in a land where freedom rings.  That freedom that we all have was bought at a price, a price of leaving wives and children behind, a price of living each day wondering if it would be their last, a price of leaving mom and dad, brothers and sister, close friends and much more so that we can live in a free land.  We need not take for granted the very seat we sit in today where we can freely worship the God who loved us enough to give up His son so that we also can take part in the freedom from sin found in Christ Jesus our Lord.   “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:13  Please pray today for those who are fighting right now for our freedom.  Also pray for those in other parts of the world who put their life on the line for following Jesus Christ. May their courage inspire us to live each day to its fullest with thankfulness.

 —Will Tucker