U.S.S. Missouri Prayer - hanging in the Captain's quarters on the USS Missouri - Almighty God and Father, Giver of all victories, Let us remember with reverence the valor and devotion of our departed shipmates, and those who sacrificed their lives. Remind us that no greater love has man than He who lays down his life for his friends. In the blowing of the wind and chill of Winter, We will remember them. In the opening of the buds and the rebirth of Spring, We will remember them. In the shining of the sun and the warmth of Summer, We will remember them. In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of Autumn, We will remember them. So long as we live, they too shall live, For they are now a part of us. As we remember them probably we more than any others understand the words of this ancient and Holy song; They who sailed the seas in ships, Treading on the deep waters, These saw the works of the Lord and his Wonders in the Abyss." Amen