Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan of Hampden, Massachusetts

Staff Sgt. David A. Wyatt of Burke, North Carolina

Sgt. Carson A. Holmquist of Polk, Wisconsin

Lance Cpl. Squire K. “Skip” Wells of Cobb County, Georgia

Sullivan, Wyatt and Holmquist had served in Iraq, Afghanistan or both.

 

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith

Passed Away This Morning Due to His Injuries from the shooting.

Divine Mother, Almighty Father,

Welcome these brave souls into your fold.

They fought bravely for us and our country,

Survived many wars only to be

Cut down in the prime of their lives.

They had so much to offer to our world.

In one swift moment they were taken

From us forever.

Grant them your love, your comfort

and most of all your Divine peace.

So Mote It Be.

Great, Divine Mother of Us All

Be with the families of the men who

were taken from them before their time

Ease the pain of their hearts

Soothe their battered spirits

Enfold them in your compassionate arms

As they learn to live with out their loved ones

The pain and loss is great

As time passes we ask that their pain grow less

In place of that pain replace it with their memories

and the love they shared with their loved ones

Help them to keep their memories always alive

For in their heart they will never be gone

Reassure them that one day they will be reunited

with their loved ones

What a joyous day that will be.

Comfort them

Keep them strong

Watch over them

And Guide them through the difficult days to come.

So Mote It Be.