Psalm For The Veterans

This sacred meditation is a poetic tribute to the lives of those who gave everything in service to others. Though inspired by Memorial Day, its message is timeless—inviting breath, gratitude, and a quiet honoring of courage.

May this be your moment to reflect not only on loss, but on legacy. To remember the light of those who walked before us—and to carry that light forward with love, strength, and peace.

This track features a public domain recording of ‘Taps,’ used with gratitude for its timeless tribute to those who served.

Transcript

A psalm for the veterans Blessed are the souls who stood in the face of danger,

Who walked through the valley of shadow so others might live in peace.

They bore the burden of battle so the weary could rest.

They gave their bodies,

Their breath,

And their spirit.

O source of compassion,

Hold them in the shelter of your wings.

Let their courage rise like incense before you.

May their memory be a blessing etched into the heartbeat of this land.

For those who returned with wounds unseen,

Bring comfort to their silent struggles.

For those who never returned,

Wrap their families in eternal light.

Let us not forget that peace is born from sacrifice,

That freedom is a sacred inheritance,

That the soul of a nation is guarded by the souls who gave all.

We light a candle not in mourning,

But in honor,

Not in sadness,

But in gratitude.

Their names are not forgotten.

Their service is our song.

Amen.

Reviews

Love your idea of personalizing psalms, and this one especially speaks to our veterans. Thank you!