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I have been graciously reminded that today is the anniversary of the Iraqi Army's ambush of the 507th Maintenance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas. We recall that many of the 507th were killed in action. Several were taken prisoner and subsequently rescued, amongst them, Jessica Lynch.

FATHER IN HEAVEN,

We ask, beloved Father, that you will surround with extraordinary comfort the family, friends, loved ones, and especially members of the 507th Maintenance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas on this anniversary of the loss of members of their team. Father, we honor these who gave all. We are grateful for those who were preserved and who have returned home to us. We are grateful for the heroes who were responsible for the rescue operations.

Father, on this day, grant a special gift of your loving touch upon the hearts and souls of these who are missing the ones you called Home. Surround the families of all who are grieving. Surround the loved ones who wish they could see that special smile once more. Above all, Father, because we know that when we grieve, we fear that we will forget, grant a special gift of rememberance. Let the memory of that voice or that stance or that grin be renewed. Let there be found amongst the feelings of grief, also those feelings of peace and quiet joy at what that person gave them. Father, we who did not know them honor those who are gone and we also honor those who are suffering the personal loss.

Father, we place before you the ones who are yet healing from the trauma of being captured. We truly have no way of ever repaying the debt we have for those who showed their captors the truth about who Americans are. We ask that you will send teams of your comfort and healing angels to these who are recovering and who will bear scars of their ordeal for many years to come. Father, grant them the miracle of peace, and joy. Favor them with the certain knowledge of the honor in which we esteem them. Let them know at some level of the love we have for them and all who are serving with them.

We are grateful for this 507th Maintenance Company and all her leaders. Father, we remember them this day and commend all of them into your precious keeping in the days to come.

Amen

ONe spectacular young woman lost in that ambush was the best friend of PFC Jessica Lynch. Her name was Lori Piestewa from the Hopi Reservation in Arizona. She left behind two young children.

During her funeral, as eagle flew overhead. Her family took it as a sign of her soul soaring to Heaven.

Amen!

Amen,.......More Grace and Mercy,.......In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen!!!

(Romans 10:17)

FATHER IN HEAVEN,

We ask, beloved Father, that you will surround with extraordinary comfort the family, friends, loved ones, and especially members of the 507th Maintenance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas on this anniversary of the loss of members of their team.

Amen.

Amen.