Pvt. Andrew Steven Gariza

Remembering July 20, 2007
Basic Marine Graduation Ceremony
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA


Company A
Platoon 1009

Merciful Lord, we praise you for you are truly an awesome God. You are worthy of all honor, glory, and praise. We thank you Lord, for all you've done in us and through others. We have opened ourselves to you, for you have shown yourself to us, and many of us know you more closely now then ever before. We have strengthened our bodies and sharpened our minds, learning to calm our fears and hearts over these last three months.

Bless our Drill Instructors O Lord. We thank you for their sacrifice and commitment to us. Give them rest and a sense of satisfaction in what they have accomplished. Bless all our leaders, from our President to our squad leaders. Help them to lead us with truth and righteousness. As we move forward to serve our country, we ask that you would go with us leading us and filling us with boldness and courage, so that we may always worthily serve you granting us victory as we seek to bring freedom and a lasting peace to others through your holy name we pray. Amen