CHICAGO, IL (May 28, 2016) – Churches should not ask military veterans to “stand and be recognized” during worship services on Memorial Day Weekend, said Jeff Saville, a U.S. Navy chaplain and chairperson of the Covenant Chaplains Association.
“While some churches mean well, it is not really appropriate and actually awkward because we don’t want to diminish the meaning of the sacrifice made by those who were killed in action,” Saville said.
“The day to recognize all those who ever served in military uniform, whether they died in battle, or of old age, or are still living and perhaps on active or reserve duty is Veterans’ Day,” Saville said.
Still, churches are encouraged to pray for peace and the families of military personnel who have been killed in service.
