Sunday, May 27, 2012

Memorial Day 2012

My wife and I stress to our kids (although they're old enough to know without us saying anything) that it's important to remember the real reason behind this special holiday and not view it as just a day off from school. I was trying to think of something special to write for Memorial Day, and figured the lyrics to the song, 'Tribute' that my Dad wrote would fit perfectly. He originally wrote that tune in memory of Corporal John P. Sigsbee, who was killed in Iraq. I'm thankful to say that Gold Star Mother, Sue Sigsbee is a very good friend of mine. Because of the ultimate sacrifice her son and so many others over the years have made, we live in the best country.

Here are some of those lyrics....

When I read your name...I felt the pain...
that your Mom and Dad... and all your friends had...
it was a real cold day...your friends came to pay...
tribute you to you...on that sad day...


You paid a big price...to keep us free...
the best service people...that will ever be...
you all served us well...it was like going through hell...
you are the best...that will ever be...