A Patriot's PrayerWe come together today to remember a fallen soul. One who died in service to country, fulfilling the obligations placed upon him/her by his/her duty. It is not our place to attempt to justify the meaning of his/her death, but to pay respect to him/her by conducting ourselves with honor in his/her memory. We do not seek to exalt ourselves, but to remain humble and dignified as we observe these solemn and sacred proceedings.The war front which claimed this precious life still seeks to bring pain and despair to his/her loved ones. It is not a war of guns and bombs, but of vicious words and undesirable behavior. Today we come as part of a might