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16-05-04, 10:06
Seabees Gather to Honor Fallen Comrades
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalions Five and Seventy-four, and members of the First Marine Expeditionary Force Engineer Group gathered here Saturday to honor Seabees who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The memorial service began with an address by the I MEG commodore, Capt. Mark Handley. Handley said that there was inherent risk in Iraq for Seabees and Marines.
"These seven Seabees, who lost their lives here in Iraq, were directly contributing to improving the conditions for sustained peace. They served us proudly and with distinction, and they have built upon the Seabee legacy, which we all humbly enjoy," said Handley.
Chaplain (Lt.) Marc Massie led the attending Seabees in prayer and read a scripture. He read a poem about Seabee pride and sacrifice. The service ended after all Seabees saluted their fallen comrades while Taps played in the chapel.
From (http://www.cjtf7.com/media-information/May%202004/040516a.htm)
REGIMENTAL PRAYER
Almighty, merciful, and loving Father,
you are the one who hears all our prayers and grants our petitions.
We ask you to remember, as we do,
the tremendous sacrifice made by those who went before us.
They have given their lives so that we might live and breathe freely.
We ask you to receive them into your hands.
Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from their example,
to uphold freedom and life at home and around the world.
Keep us vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom.
Give our leaders the wisdom and the strength to lead well.
Grant all of us courage and confidence.
Be, for all of us, troopers, a wise counsel in keeping peace
and a strong shield for us against our enemies.
Oh heavenly Father, give us the determination
that the peace and freedom won at such a high price be lasting!
Father, hold all of the troopers in the palm of your almighty hand
and protect them in the shadow of your wings.
Amen.
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalions Five and Seventy-four, and members of the First Marine Expeditionary Force Engineer Group gathered here Saturday to honor Seabees who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The memorial service began with an address by the I MEG commodore, Capt. Mark Handley. Handley said that there was inherent risk in Iraq for Seabees and Marines.
"These seven Seabees, who lost their lives here in Iraq, were directly contributing to improving the conditions for sustained peace. They served us proudly and with distinction, and they have built upon the Seabee legacy, which we all humbly enjoy," said Handley.
Chaplain (Lt.) Marc Massie led the attending Seabees in prayer and read a scripture. He read a poem about Seabee pride and sacrifice. The service ended after all Seabees saluted their fallen comrades while Taps played in the chapel.
From (http://www.cjtf7.com/media-information/May%202004/040516a.htm)
REGIMENTAL PRAYER
Almighty, merciful, and loving Father,
you are the one who hears all our prayers and grants our petitions.
We ask you to remember, as we do,
the tremendous sacrifice made by those who went before us.
They have given their lives so that we might live and breathe freely.
We ask you to receive them into your hands.
Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from their example,
to uphold freedom and life at home and around the world.
Keep us vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom.
Give our leaders the wisdom and the strength to lead well.
Grant all of us courage and confidence.
Be, for all of us, troopers, a wise counsel in keeping peace
and a strong shield for us against our enemies.
Oh heavenly Father, give us the determination
that the peace and freedom won at such a high price be lasting!
Father, hold all of the troopers in the palm of your almighty hand
and protect them in the shadow of your wings.
Amen.