O Lord our God, we offer our prayers and petitions for those who have perished as a result of conflict and the strife of war. We pray for those who have given of themselves willingly, those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We pray for those who have been victimized, innocent casualties of hatred and terror. We pray for those who continue to place themselves in harm’s way in order that peace and harmony might be achieved. Hear us, O Lord, as we make our appeal in their memory; Bless, O Lord our God, those who have fought and valiantly died that we might enjoy liberty and freedom.