On Memorial Day, we remember that this history of great achievement has been accompanied by great sacrifice. To secure our freedom, many heroic service members have given their lives. This year we mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, and we remember the Americans who died on distant shores defending our Nation in that war.

On Memorial Day and all year long, we pray for the families of the fallen and show our respect for the contributions these men and women have made to the story of freedom. Our grateful Nation honors their selfless service, and we acknowledge a debt that is beyond our power to repay.

On the Memorial Day the lives of those we honor have paid the price that allows the continued freedom to worship the God of creation. Many in other nations have lost their lives down through history because they lived under a government that persecuted the Christian, but in this country we have the right to serve our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Let us never forget the sacrifice the Lord made for the salvation of millions, our freedom from that tyrant, the devil.

On this Memorial Day let us never forget those who have gone on to be with the Lord, who kept the faith while in this world, who taught the Sunday School classes, who preached the word that we might come to the knowledge of the Lord, Jesus Christ, who fought the spiritual battles before us to insure our freedom of worship. Let us never forget the price that was paid for our liberty in Christ. Let us never forget the sacrifice of those before us.