"To Family, Friends & Comrades Of Our American Special Forces Heroes Shot Down Over Afghanistan On August 6, 2011:Rest In Peace" By Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'"

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To the beloved Family, Friends & Comrades of those whose lives were lost while flying so far away in Afghanistan~

All of America grieves with you. 

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We are sorry for the loss of our heroes, who so willingly laid down their lives for us~

We are grateful & thank God for our United States Navy SEALs.

And we give thanks for our United States Army Rangers and their 'kith and kin'~

This day and always, we will remember their sacrifice!

WE THANK ALL BRANCHES OF OUR U.S. MILITARY--

USAF, US ARMY, USMC, USCG, US NAVY & SUPPORT STAFF

Man's words are insufficient to console us~

But those of God suffice to assure us at times such as this.

Let us pray:

Holy God of all good reason and all good things,

Come to our rescue right now.

In this world of war and evil and cruelty, many suffer, 

But those who are faithful receive assurance that Your Plan for us is greater than we can ever imagine.

We pray now through our tears...with the hope that they will cease in time.

We ask for your ever-present reminders as those whose lives have been torn-asunder attempt to resume their day-to-day activities, without their loved ones on earth.

Bless and protect ALL U.S. MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS & SUPPORT STAFF and their families and friends.

Let them know how much this grateful nation loves them all!

Please be the steady guide of the grieving wife as she explains to her children why 'Dad won't be coming home'.

And have mercy on these children, Lord...for all the days of their lives.

Console, O Lord, the grief-struck parents who miss their sons, the weeping siblings, the aunts and uncles and all cousins and nieces and nephews and friends.

Show mercy and fortify dear Grandparents that they may bear up under the strain of grandsons lost and let them draw upon the wisdom of their lives' experience.

And Lord-please give strength and comfort to sweethearts, to 'buddies', to pets who grieve, to co-workers and especially to comrades-in-arms, 

That they may contend with the totally incomprehensible loss of  loved ones in the service of our fine country.

Remind us all, Heavenly Father, that our fallen heroes have given  great glory to YOU!

For they so embody the very preciousness of the life You give us!

May we see reflected in the loss of these Special Operation Forces members lives, the very essence of self-sacrifice, as supremely exemplified by your Precious Son Jesus, Himself.

When we remember this, Heavenly Father, we can come to terms with our grief.

And tell us again, Lord, about 'your mansion with many rooms', 

And we will be content to know that our American sons lost in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011 are in a very fine place, indeed...safe now and secure with You!

These heroes are at peace now...mission served...and mission so brilliantly accomplished.

We pray these things in our individual traditions, 

Which for Christians is in the Name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit

AMEN

God Bless You & God Bless America

Rev. Barb Sexton (USARevBarb)

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

Dear Ones:

     Please read this...if you can do so through your tears...to get some insight into what and whom we have 'lost'.

     It needs to be read.

Love, 

Rev. Barb

Family, Friends Remember Fallen as Heroes

August 08, 2011

Associated Press

One relied on his deep faith. Another was planning a marriage proposal. And yet another would shoot baskets with his mom when they had something serious to discuss.
But the brothers, fathers, sons and uncles who died when a U.S. military helicopter was shot down in eastern Afghanistan all had something in common: a love of family and country, according to friends and family members. Those who knew them said the soldiers were aware of the dangers they faced but were dedicated to their mission - even if it meant giving their lives.
Here are the stories of some of the fallen:
LINK: http://www.military.com/news/article/family-friends-remember-fallen-as-heroes.html?col=1186032310810#community

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