Song Description

Dedicated to the fine young men and women serving our nation at this difficult time.

Lyrics

Voices to Courage

In this world we live in, there are causes to uphold,
There are those who stand for noble things, those courageous and those bold.
It?s the Airman and the Sailor, and the Soldier on patrol,
Whose lives are on the line each day, guarding freedoms we all know.

There are battles raging ?round us, there are battles yet to be,
Some have touched on our home shores, but we?re still a nation free.
For the Airman and the Sailor, and the Soldier, yet we?ll see,
Giving life and limb protecting, this great land of liberty.

Here?s to our young men and our young women far from home,
Steeled in God and duty, honor-bound they're not alone,
We'll raise our voice to courage, to their valor at all cost,
Then welcome home our noble ones, shed a tear for those we've lost.

This nation?s heart is somber, as our sons and daughters go,
Off to foreign lands to battle, dark and evil foe,
While the Airman and the Sailor, and the Soldier, each we know,
Stand proud beside our colors, love of God and country show.

May they never die in question, of the cause they fought to save,
For it?s freedom that is cherished, the reward of lives they gave,
May the Airman and the Sailor, and the Soldiers' humble graves,
Serve as a reminder, this is still land of the brave.

Here?s to our young men and our young women far from home,
Steeled in God and duty, honor-bound they're not alone,
We'll raise our voice to courage, to their valor at all cost,
Then welcome home our noble ones, shed a tear for those we've lost.

Ever challenged, live or die,
Always faithful, Semper Fi.

Here?s to our young men and our young women far from home,
Steeled in God and duty, honor-bound they're not alone,
We'll raise our voice to courage, to their valor at all cost,
Then welcome home our noble ones, shed a tear for those we've lost.


Copyright (c) Michael H. Deal -- 2001