A Prayer of Remembrance on 9/11

Today is September 11th.

Today I am offering a prayer at a 9/11 memorial service.  I want to share a quote and a prayer.  And my desire is that it serve to unify our hearts and resolve on this day of remembrance.  God bless you.

"Time is passing.  Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September 11th.  We will remember every rescuer who died in honor.  We will remember every family that lives in grief.  We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of children."
President George W Bush

Prayer:
"Father in Heaven, today we gather, to remember and honor the sacrifices of both the heroes and the innocent.
It is easy to focus on those that came out of September 11th -- the firefighters, police officers, medical teams, the passengers on the planes; but today, we also remember every soldier that has paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Please kindle in our hearts, a fire of resolve that will drive us to continue the legacy of sacrifice and service established by those who have gone on before -- a commitment to protect and serve the innocent, the suffering, the weak, and those in harms way.
Today Father, we ask Your hand of comfort and strength on the families of those grieving the loss of loved ones who sacrificed all, so this nation may remain a nation of right and honor.
May our resolve and commitment serve to honor You and Your Kingdom.
In Your Son's holy name, Amen."