Honoring all who have served. What a sacrifice! Thank you!

"O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!"

What a beautiful way to describe what our heroes do on a daily basis for you and for me. This is my favorite part of "America the Beautiful." It's the heroes of this great nation that make it the greatest place on earth to live. I am so thankful to my friends who have served and to their families for making that great sacrifice. You guys are the reason that this country is able to thrive and that it's citizens are safe inside it's walls. You deserve so much praise and thanks and today is your day, but we thank you EVERYDAY for what you've been through, what you train for, what you prepare for, what you're willing to do, what your families endure while you're away, and the multitudes of friends that you've made while in service that you've fought beside. We certainly salute you today and pour out our appreciation and love over you and your families. 

To the current members serving and to those who have served before, we pray for strength, courage, peace, resilience, love, purpose, and for the Lord's strength to carry you through all of your endeavors.
We love you.
God bless you all, and God bless America.
 

Ephesians 6:13

"Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm."