Firefighters Prayer - Sparks Memorial Park - Sparks, NV
N 39° 32.136 W 119° 45.196
11S E 263380 N 4379835
Within Sparks Memorial Park is a bronze plaque imbedded in a sidewalk in front of a sculpture containing a prayer as part of a Firefighter Memorial.
Waymark Code: WMKXX0
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2014
Views: 7
Located within Sparks Memorial Park is a bronze plaque imbedded in a sidewalk in front of a firefighter sculpture that reads:
FIREFIGHTERS PRAYER
When I am called to duty, God, whenever flames may rage
Give me strength to save some life, whatever be its age,Help me embrace a little child before it is too late;
Or save an older person from the horror of that fate,
Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout;
And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out,
I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me;
To guard my every neighbor and protect his property,
And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life;
Please bless with your protecting hand my FAMILY
Author unknown
This solemn prayer fits well with the surroundings and other monuments and memorials within this park. You can read more about the sculpture of the firefighter this quoted plaque resides in front of by clicking here.
Address:
Sparks Memorial Park
Pyramid Way
Website: [Web Link]
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