11/12/2025
Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces. Give them courage, hope and strength.
May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.
Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen. As we celebrate our 250th Birthday of our Great Country, we can never forget the people that got us here…eight of them in my family, Countless medals and awards, three Purple Hearts. I say that because a lot of records were lost in the big archives fire. Peter Gaidis USN WWII Purple Heart, James McKee USAR WWII Purple Heart, Robert Lester USAR WWII Purple Heart, William Bishop USCG WWII, William McKee USAR WWII, Edward Murray USMC Korea, William Bishop USN Vietnam, and MAJ Gaidis USAR served our troops after 9/11. Happy Veteran’s Day!!!