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This prayer is printed on the Veterans’ Wall at Hodgeman County Courthouse in Jetmore, Kansas. It communicates the determination, dedication, and valor of soldiers, and serves as a memorial to those who have served our nation so well. For many, faith is the father of courage.
We Will Not Forget
When I am called to serve, dear Lord,
Wherever war may be,
Give me courage to fight battles,
My country may ask of me.
Grace me with your presence,
And know that I love you,
While I fight the enemy,
My country needs me to.
I want to do my duty,
And to give the best in me,
To do what I’ve been called to do,
And protect our liberty.
And if, according to your will,
I must give up my life,
Please bless with your protecting hand,
My family I leave behind.