County of Allegheny - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The United States Marine Veterans Incorporated is a non-profit organization, which purpose is to:
Following the gravesite service we recite the Veterans Creed to all those assembled. A personalized copy of this creed is also presented to the family.View full size.
(1)
Preserve the traditions and promote the interest of the United States Marine Corps and the Department of the Navy.
(2)
To band together those who are now serving in the Marine Corps and Navy,
and those who have already served and been Honorably discharged from those services,
together in fellowship that they may effectively promote the ideals of
American Freedom and Democracy.
(3)
Fit its members for the duties of citizenship and encourage them to serve as ably
as citizens as they have served their nation under arms.
(4)
Provide for the honor of a respectful burial service for All comrades
who have served our nation.
We, as United States Marine Veterans are an all volunteer organization which serves as an Honor Guard and Burial Detail for our Brother veterans of All branches of service. We try our best to give these veterans the Honor and Respect for which they gratefully deserve, as we lay them to rest. For these men and women while in the service of their country, were willing to give up all of their tomorrows to ensure that we Americans can enjoy all of our todays. May these veterans rest in peace. The burial service includes: our gravesite prayer, a three round volley rifle salute, the playing of taps, and the folding and presentation of the American Flag, to the widow(er), or other family member or friend.
This creed was composed by one of our organization members, and reads as follows.
Veterans Creed
Dear Lord,
Please grant us Military Veterans
Respect, strength, health
And help us lay to rest with honor
our departed veterans
and carry on with compassion,
to ease the pain and sorrow
for the families of our not forgotten
veteran brothers and sisters
throughout the world.
Amen!
Joseph A. Cioppa ©
