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Permalink Reply by Chad Gustafson on September 7, 2011 at 9:10pm

We have the same type of service at my department every Sept 11, we just read the classic fireman's prayer, always a good one.

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Permalink Reply by Melody Burns on September 7, 2011 at 9:49pm

great idea, I think that is what we are going to. 

best to you Chad!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Murphy on September 7, 2011 at 9:50pm

Our Father in heaven, thank you for bringing us here today, to honor those firefighters who’s lives were taken too soon. Lord, we pray that you would bless those departed and bring comfort to the families that were so severely, and suddenly broken apart by this act of violence against our country. Lord, give us strength and vigilance to carry on with the jobs we do. We pray that Your hand of protection, providence, and guidance would be upon us, our leaders, and our country, now and always. It is in Christ’s name we pray this, and all things, Amen.

 

(God bless you and yours. Good luck with your event.)

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Permalink Reply by Jack/dt on September 7, 2011 at 10:16pm

Jewish - Mourner's Kaddish

Glorified and sanctified be God’s great name throughout the world which He has created according to His will. May He establish His kingdom in your lifetime and during your days, and within the life of the entire House of Israel, speedily and soon; and say, Amen.

May His great name be blessed forever and to all eternity.

Blessed and praised, glorified and exalted, extolled and honored, adored and lauded be the name of the Holy One, blessed be He, beyond all the blessings and hymns, praises and consolations that are ever spoken in the world; and say, Amen.

May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us
and for all Israel; and say, Amen.

He who creates peace in His celestial heights, may He create peace for us and for all Israel; and say, Amen.

 

Hindu

Rigveda

"Asato Ma Sad Gamaya/Tamaso Ma Joytir Gamaya/Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya/Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi."

"O Lord Lead Us From The Unreal To The Real,/Lead Us From Untruth To Truth,/ Lead Us From Darkness To Light/ Lead Us From Death To Immortality/ AUM (the universal sound of God) Let There Be Peace Peace Peace."

 

Gayatri Mantra

Aum
Bhuh Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat

"O thou existence Absolute, Creator of the three dimensions, we contemplate upon thy divine light. May He stimulate our intellect and bestow upon us true knowledge."

 

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Permalink Reply by Jack/dt on September 11, 2011 at 1:27am

Ah,,,so it's supposed to be a christian prayer.  How did I not see that?  Of course everyone that died on 9/11 was christian.

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Permalink Reply by Melody Burns on September 11, 2011 at 6:24am

thanks for all the great suggestions.

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