Waldo in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
For All Who Served
(Waldo, Florida)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011
1. For All Who Served Marker
Waldo
When I start my tour of duty God, Wherever crime may be,
As I walk the darkened Streets alone, let me be close to thee.
Please give me understanding with both the young and old
Let me listen with attention until their story told.
Let me never make a judgement in a rash or callous way,
But let me hold my patience, let each man have his say.
Lord, if some dark and dreary night, my life you choose to end,
Lord with your understanding love protect my family and my friends.
(Center)
[Military]
To All Service Men and Women Especially Those Who Have Answered
(Right)
Waldo Fire Dept
Sta.
23
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EMS
When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage,
Give me strength to save some life, whatever be it's age.
Help me embrace a little child before its to late,
Or save some older person from a most uncertain fate.
Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.
And if according to my fate, my days should come to end,
Please bless with your protecting hand my family and my friends.
Badge # 2302
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is February 26, 1843.
Location. 29° 47.346′ N, 82° 10.132′ W. Marker is in Waldo, Florida, in Alachua County. It is on 5th Blvd (State Road 24 E), on the right when traveling east. Located between Cole Street and SW 2nd Way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waldo FL 32694, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dickison and His Men / Jefferson Davis' Baggage (within shouting distance of this marker); Waldo (within shouting distance of this marker); Earleton, Florida
Photographed by James R. Murray, March 28, 2015
2. For All Who Served Marker
There has been a second name inscribed on the Fire/EMT marker:
Badge #2303 Roy V. Brown March 25, 2010
Regarding For All Who Served. A variation of the Policeman's Prayer and Fireman's Prayer, both whose last lines also can read "...protect my children and wife."
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 15, 2011
3. For All Who Served , Policeman's Prayer, at left
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 15, 2011
4. For All Who Served Military, at center
Emblems of USAF,US Army,US Marine Corps,US Navy, US CG
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 15, 2011
5. For All Who Served Fireman's Prayer, right
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 15, 2011
6. For All Who Served Marker, a part of Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 21, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on March 28, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 21, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
