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Rh the last full measure of devotion. We cherish their memories in our hearts and opposite the name of each we place the gold star of service.

We thank Thee for the vigorous vital Americanism of those who have come back to us. They endured much that we might live free from the rule of a despot. Now they are just as courageously and patiently fighting the everyday battles of our complex American life. Bless them, we pray Thee. May they lead us on to nobler deeds, higher thoughts and greater achievements. May we take a lesson from their self-sacrificing heroism and may we help to make this great land of ours a free and happy home for those who are yet to come. May we all so live that those who have gone will not have died in vain and those who are with us will not have lived in vain and that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth. Amen.

Song—"America."

Address of Tribute—By a prominent citizen.

Response—By a member of the American Legion.

Vocal or Instrumental Solo.

Principal Address of the Occasion—By an eminent speaker.