Department of Louisiana American Legion Family Remembrance and Prayer Lists

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1 14-18 Department of Louisiana American Legion Family Remembrance and Prayer Lists This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us whatever we ask we know that we have what we asked of Him. (1 John 5:14-15) God reads the prayers of our heart even before they have been formed into words or vocalized by our mouth. Sick List For those who are having medical difficulties who are receptive to prayer offered on their behalf, let us continue to lift their names in prayer: 1

2 Prayer For The Ill Dear Lord, we ask Your blessing for our friends who are suffering from illness in their lives. We ask that You be with them in the most difficult days of their lives. Let them know that You are the counselor and source of faith. Let them see within those who care for them Your loving spirit so that they will know that you have not abandoned them. Let them have faith in those who are trained to care for them, knowing that you guide them in their tasks. Let them understand that all things are possible if they have faith in Your healing touch. Touch them through those around them. Help them to know that You bless us through others. We praise You, our most gracious God, Lord and Father. Amen. Heavenly Father, may it be Your will that You heal the body and spirit of our friends whose names are listed below: Cheryl Bossenmeyer, Auxiliary Dept. Secretary, Jefferson Unit 267 David Duracher Sr., Covington Post 16 And all others who desire prayer (*carried forward from an earlier date*) *Penny Trepagnier, Department Headquarters Secretary *Eugene "Skip" Pellegrin, Past DEC, Chauvin Post 380 * Tony Betts, Past DEC, Kaplan Post 271 *Harold Burson, Cedar Grove Post 6 *Bea Guidry, Raceland Unit 349 (Wife of PDC Eldon Guidry) *Theresa Naquin, Montegut Unit 271 *Rev. James Akers (KS) Past National Chaplain *Dot Miller, St. Martinville Unit 71 *Henderson Kennedy Jr., Thibodaux Post 513 *Rev. Vincent Turner (Past AL Chaplain) and wife Sandra *Rene Bossenmeyer, (Husband of Cheryl - Auxiliary Secretary) *Ruth Cormier, New Llano Unit 387 *PDC Archie Boyette, Alexandria Post 3 *Albert Martin, Lockport Post 83 *Wendy Couvillon, Raceland Unit 349 *PDVC Sammy White, Winsboro Post 559 And For All Others Not Listed 2

3 11/18/14 Barbara Queen, Thibodaux Unit 513 Phelton Gray, Thibodaux Post 513 3

4 In Memory Of The Deceased When I m Gone When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile. Just forget if you can that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache and remember I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remember that I have fought some hard battles, and won, ere the close of the day. Then forget the grief for my going I would not have you sad for a day. But in summer just gather some flowers and remember the place where I lay, And come in the shade of the evening when the sun paints the sky in the west. Stand for a few moments beside me and remember only my best. 4

5 We pray in memory of Kaitlyn Bennisant, (2014 Girls State Citizen, Gueydon HS) Betty Eskind, Lydia Unit 365 Dickie Louis Jenkins, Covington Sq. 16 (11/19/14) Lorenza Agnes Ruiz Welch, Covington Unit 16 (11/23/14) Salvador Bubbie Mesina, Baton Rouge Post 38 (8/20/14) And all others not listed Prior Listed Deceased Pat Garcia (Wife of Henry) Lafayette Unit 69 (11/16/14) Gaynell Vassar (Wife of Tommy) Vinton Unit 208 (11/8/14) Janice Taylor, Past 4 th District President, Shreveport Unit 14 Alton J. Theriot, Korean War Veteran, (Uncle of G. Theriot) Alvis Washington, Thibodaux Post 513 Terrell Wise (Grandson of Nancy Lowery, Lydia Unit 365) Phillip Jackson (Sacramento, CA., Uncle of Gerald Theriot) Julian Porky Rodrigue Sr., (Age 91) Covington Post 16 (5/10/14) Cordelia Derousselle-Ledet (Sister and Sister-in-Law of Ruth and Joe Cormier) Joe Citizen, 7 th D Area Cmdr., Church Point Post Albert M. Besson, PDVC (96-97), Montegut Post 272 Darrell LeBlanc, Cmdr New Iberia Post 4 David Skip Butler, Jr., New Llano Post 387 Wilma Johnston, (Mother-in-Law of Larry Abshire, Sulphur Post 179)(3/22/14) Leticia St Amant, (Niece of Joyce Bouvier, Galliano Unit 315) Anna Mae Misuraca, Baton Rouge Unit 38 (4/2/14) Susie Legendre, 3 rd District Past President, Lockport Unit 83 Richard Moore, Shreveport Post 450 (Father of Carl Moore, Cmdr) Neveal. A. Domingue (Brother of Marian Davidson, Abbeville Unit 29) (3/1/14) Mary Williams (Charter member), Thibodaux Unit 513 (2/17/14) Anna Bell Joseph, (Sister of Christine Joseph, Thibodaux Unit 513) Charles Champagne (WWII), Plaquemines Post 167 Rodney Ducharme (WWII), Plaquemine Post 167 Oliver Queen Sr., (PPC) Thibodaux post 513 Frances Gendusa Massa, Covington Unit 16 (1/7/14) Charlotte Hosch (Daughter of Mina Janet)(1/18/14) Edward DeLagrange (PDVC), New Orleans Post 137 (1/12/14) Delores Williams, Baton Rouge Unit 38 Richard Pedro, PNC, New York (Legion Leadership) 5

6 For The Bereaved After the clouds, the sunshine; after the winter, the spring; after the shower, the rainbow; for life is a changeable thing. After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, after life's cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace. Helen Steiner Rice I wish, I wish upon a star, for my dreams to carry me to where you are, to hear your voice or sense your touch, to feel you near would mean so much. I know you re never far away, and that you re with me every single day, So I m wishing now with all my might that you ll come to me in my dreams tonight. Mary Jac 6

7 Deployed Military SSgt Roy Loran, USAF (Qatar) (Son of Jackey Loran, Adjutant Post 450) Cmd. Sgt Maj. Carl Bellard, USA (Ft Hood Afghanistan) (Brother of Emma Simons, Lake Charles Unit 551) For Our Military And For All Who Serve Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace, strengthen them in their trials and temptations, give them courage to face the perils which beset them, and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 7

8 Why We Give Thanks "We tend to take all the gifts and pleasures and happiness and the joy without saying much to God. We take our health and strength, our food and clothing and our loved ones, all for granted; but the moment anything goes wrong we start grumbling and complaining and we say 'Why should God do this to me, why should this happen to me?' How slow we are to thank and swift to grumble." [Martyn Lloyd-Jones] Imagine a nation where people did not bother to express gratitude. Imagine a society devoid of benevolence and humility. Unlike what some people believe, Thanksgiving is not a binge fest. Yes, the meal is a bit much. The dinner table is usually groaning with the weight of the food. With the abundance of delicious food, it is understandable why people give their weighing scales a holiday. The underlying philosophy behind Thanksgiving celebration is to offer thanks to God. You don't realize how fortunate you are to be blessed with abundant food, and a loving family. Many people are not that lucky. Thanksgiving gives you an opportunity to express gratitude. Millions of American families will join their hands in prayer to say grace. Thanksgiving is integral to American culture. On Thanksgiving, say a prayer of thanks to the Almighty, for the bountiful gifts bestowed upon you. Many years ago, the Pilgrims of Plymouth did so. They shared their food with the natives of the land, who had helped them in times of misery. The tradition of sharing the Thanksgiving meal continues even today. In honor of that tradition, share your gifts with friends and family. George Washington It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor. 8

9 NOTES: Issue 14-18, DEPARTMENT OF LOUISIANA Gerald Theriot, Chaplain Marcia Cook, Chaplain Will Busby, Chaplain Department of Louisiana Department of Louisiana Detachment of Louisiana The American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Sons of the American Legion We may use verses from the Bible and writings from other sources to realize the purpose of this faithbased Remembrance and Prayer List. The intent is to uplift individuals and to help bring a heartfelt focus to our thoughts. Please forward the names of individuals to be added or removed from our Remembrance and Prayer List to the addresses above. We will do our best to distribute revisions via soon after receipt. Individuals will not be listed unless sufficient identifying information is provided. Please include the name and post, unit, squadron or relation. Please be sure to indicate to which list they should be added. Additional information may be included so that cards can be sent. Information about health conditions may be included when appropriate and approved by the individual listed. We are also adding the names of relatives and members of other departments for whom prayer is requested. Abbreviations for office titles may precede some names. Obituary sites are entered if available. The issue number represents the year and current issue number. A dove, or cross, appearing near a name on the sick list indicates that the person is now deceased. Clickable obituary and info links are provided when practical. ISSUE UPDATES: Please submit names for publication. Names were added to the ill and deceased lists; prayers changed and graphics changed. (The names of ill individuals that were listed more than thirty days were removed. Other names will be removed prior to thirty days at your request. Please request re-inclusion if desired.) 9