THE SACRIFICE
So many take for granted
The freedoms we enjoy
To speak out against injustice
Or buy expensive toys
They do so without thinking
About those who paid the price
Through sweat and blood and hidden scars
Giving the ultimate sacrifice
So young and so courageous
Many eager to volunteer
Answering the call of duty
Instead of dodging to stay here
Tender hearts forged in battle
Some never to come back
Those that have, bear the weight
With the blood and guts some lack
Many freedoms we are loosing
So slowly you might not see
But those of us who know the price
See the threat to our country
All those bloody battles
All those names upon the wall
Those who died to wave Old Glory
Hoping never to see her fall
Could you give your son or daughter?
Can you imagine how it feels?
Being sent off perhaps to slaughter
With no hope of appeal
Don't let them be forgotten
You should thank them every day
And for those still alive
Realize the sacrifice they've made
Belden
So many take for granted
The freedoms we enjoy
To speak out against injustice
Or buy expensive toys
They do so without thinking
About those who paid the price
Through sweat and blood and hidden scars
Giving the ultimate sacrifice
So young and so courageous
Many eager to volunteer
Answering the call of duty
Instead of dodging to stay here
Tender hearts forged in battle
Some never to come back
Those that have, bear the weight
With the blood and guts some lack
Many freedoms we are loosing
So slowly you might not see
But those of us who know the price
See the threat to our country
All those bloody battles
All those names upon the wall
Those who died to wave Old Glory
Hoping never to see her fall
Could you give your son or daughter?
Can you imagine how it feels?
Being sent off perhaps to slaughter
With no hope of appeal
Don't let them be forgotten
You should thank them every day
And for those still alive
Realize the sacrifice they've made
Belden
