Veteran’s Day Tribute in Chapel Tomorrow

Abilene Christian University’s annual Veterans Day Tribute will take place at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Moody Coliseum.

The Abilene community is invited to join students, faculty and staff in honoring veterans during this special chapel. Current and former military are extended a special invitation and are welcome to wear their uniforms.

ACU vice president Dr. Gary McCaleb said a student veteran will be featured as part of the tribute, and the Taylor Elementary School chorus will perform. The tribute also will feature a medley of songs from each branch of the military, and those who served in those branches will stand to be honored.

“It’s a good way to recognize the people who have served in our country over the years and to say ‘thank you’ to the ones who come,” McCaleb said.

A Prayer for Our Veterans

Eternal and Loving God, we are so thankful for the men and women that You have raised up to serve our country with honor, dignity and commitment in the past and present, in war time and times of peace, in combat or on the home front.

We remember them today and ask You to bless them in the sacrifices they have made to give of themselves for the cause of freedom. We ask You to surround them and their families with your love and protection as many continue to serve on the front lines.

In their times of loneliness and despair, we ask You to be their unseen hand that will lift them up to see a brighter day. We remember those who have lost their lives in service, and we applaud their selfless acts as well as their families that released them to serve. As You have blessed this nation as the land of the free and the home of the brave, we extend this blessing to every branch of our military, and ask that your continued strength and power be with us in the days ahead.

Believing that You are willing and able to hear and answer, we ask in Jesus Name, Amen.