As we travel through a difficult and sad time for our local community, as we struggle to grasp the tragedy of losing one of our own, we find ourselves today in the National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement. It seems especially appropriate to pause and take a few minutes to offer prayers of comfort to the Hilliard family in their darkest time; to reach out a hand to our fellow neighbors and friends; to ask God to watch over and be with all police officers everywhere as they go about their daily duties.
Please remember the challenges and struggles which face the brave men and women who take up the badge each day and go out into the world to protect and serve, and offer a prayer for their well-being, mental and physical health, as well as for the strength of their families. We ask for strength to be given to the families of our officers as they stand behind the badge and offer support and comfort when their spouses, children or parents return home at the end of each shift - we know the blue families also carry an enormous burden along with those who are out on the front lines. We pray that our police chiefs and sheriffs and all leaders be given fortitude to lead, wisdom and oversight to carry out their tasks, and the courage to motivate and encourage those who look to them.
We ask you to join with us today at noon for a moment of prayer, or silence, wherever you may be - whether alone or gathered with others. Please take the time to think of those on the front lines or simply reach out to a fellow brother or sister in blue, so together, we may all participate. Thank you.
Established in support of law enforcement located on the fourteen counties of Delmarva (DE & the eastern shore areas of MD & VA); advocating respect for all who serve and protect. #delmarvablue
