Backup Documents 11/10/2009 Item # 4A
PROCLAMA TION
4A
WHEREAS, on August 7. 2009 as a result of a hostile incident while conducting combat operations
in Helmund province, Afghanistan, Marine Lance Corporal Dennis J. Burrow at the age
of twenty three gave his life in the service of his country; and.
WHEREAS, Helmund province is situated in the southwest of Afghanistan, is the world's largest
opium-producing region and a Taliban stronghold. much of the fighting is taking place
in this area and this hostile desert environment challenges the tenacity of our
fighting women and men with often fatal consequences; and.
WHEREAS, November 10 is a memorable day for Marines as it is their birthday, being 234 years
from that special day in 1775 when they were formed and so it gives added
significance that today would be chosen as a moment in time to honor Lance Corporal
Dennis J. Burrow for the ultimate sacrifice he gave for our Nation; and.
WHEREAS, today in Collier County and across our State and Country we live out the joys and
tribulations that life offers and yet amidst us are families we should honor who have
daughters, sons, wives and husbands protecting our great Nation by puffing
themselves in harm's way and too often as with the Burrow's family experience the
grief of loss; and.
WHEREAS, the Marine's Prayer is:
Almighty Fathtlf', whose command is over all and whou 1011/II never fails, make me
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aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self.
guarding me agtlinst dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I
can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear.
Protect my fomily.
Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of
responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in
my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties
my Country and the Morine Corps have entrusted to me. Help me to wear my uniform
with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.
If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted. make me strong to
resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.
Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the
answer to my prayer.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that November 10, 2009, be designated as
LANCE CORPORAL DENNIS J. BURROW DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of November, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
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