loud ovation, and a last good-bye for these deploying troops. the atlanta airport is the final stop on their way to war, so that s where you will find military moms like cynthia la may. where are you guys headed? afghanistan. afghanistan? reporter: la may knows the pain of deployment all too well. our son is in afghanistan. my nephew just got back from his third tour in afghanistan, and we also have several other members that are in harm s way. reporter: while she can t be on the front lines protecting her son, she can ask for a little help from above. we put together these saints bracelets. my son has been wearing one since he s been over. he s been in a couple of fire fighters and attacks. reporter: this is the battle saint bracelet. it s made up of 12 to 15 different saints. these are bracelets that actually have different saints on them, including st. christopher to protect you when you travel. they have very specific meaning to the military. and provide them spec
great is our faithfulness great is thy faithfulness great is thy faithfulness great is thy faithfulness to mercies i see. all i have given, great is thy faithfulne faithfulness, oh, mercy me. peace that endures through cheer and through god, father of love and life, we thank you for this time of prayer, inspiration, and renewal. allow us to continue to be open to your healing powers in our efforts to be a people who reach out to all and meet their needs. bless this community and all those who have come to us to be our strength. as we move forward we pledge our love and support to one another in response to the words of your son, love one another as i have loved you. we say yes and ask you to continue to bless us and to dream new dreams as we move forward at this time. amen. let us go in peace and love. you re watching the final moments there of the joplin community memorial service. the president of the united states there offering wo