Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Death has entered our ranks, we members of The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 396 will now pay our respects to Larry Hilton who has been called to the final command. Let us pray. Almighty Father, please accept into your divine care the soul of Larry Hilton. We are strangers and sojourners as our fathers were journeying toward your Kingdom. Grant us, O Father that the sorrow we feel today may bring us closer to you. Help us to understand that death is not the end but only the beginning of the glories of a new life with you; enjoying grace, love and peace in your presence. Until that time for us, when the day breaks and the shadows flee away, grant that we might live so that our lives may honor the memory of our members who have gone before us. Thus together may we come to that city which You have prepared for all who love You and Your Commandments. We make this prayer in your most Holy Name. Amen. This moment is sacred with the almost visible presence of the one who has gone before. Let us not enshroud his memory with mournful tears, but let us remember with solemn pride his service to God and Country. We know how futile mere words are to express our deep and abiding sympathy to those who are left behind. May they now feel he is at last at rest; encircled by never ending love and peace. Sincerely, Commander Bernie Peck and the SAL Squadron
