There is much to pray for these days – the multitude of the
sick, those who have died, their loved ones, the front-line essential workers in
this time of pandemic – all who have been affected of the Corona virus, to the
victims of gun violence in Nova Scotia. On
Sunday, the bell at St. James Anglican Church in Parkhill tolled in memory of the
six members of the Canadian Armed Forces who died in the helicopter crash on
April 29th. The soldiers were
serving as part of the NATO mission patrolling the
Mediterranean and Black seas.
The following prayers from the Royal Canadian Legion were
recited and the bell tolled twelve times - twice for each fallen soldier:
Almighty God, You are our refuge and strength; we humble
ourselves in Your presence, and, remembering the great things You have done for
us, we lift up our hearts in adoration and praise. As You have gathered us
together this day, we give You thanks for all who served their country in time
of trial. In remembrance of those who made the supreme sacrifice, make us
better men and women, and give us peace in our time, O Lord.
“O God, we remember before you those who laid down their lives
for freedom and truth. We commend their souls into your gracious keeping and
pray that we may be worthy of their sacrifice. Help us to be faithful and true to those
ideals for which they fought and died. May
we continue to perpetuate the memory of our departed comrades by our service to
country, community and comrades, and remembering our solemn obligation, may we
ever pray - Lord God of Hosts; Be with us yet.”
We remember especially this day:
Capt. Kevin Hagen, Sub-Lt. Abbigail Cowbrough, Capt.
Brenden Ian MacDonald, Master Cpl. Matthew Cousins, Sub-Lt. Matthew Pyke, Capt.
Maxime Miron-Morin
They shall grow not old, as we that are left
grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Their journey on this earth has ended, blessings on your
journey.
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