I'm wondering what song might come to mind when you think of Memorial Day. For me, "When the tigers broke free" by Pink Floyd is the song that most resonates, but there are others as well. I'd also like to mention that many consider this a "Veterans" day of remembrance, and it surely is. But it is a day of remembrance for those "that gave all" for their country. I think of what courage it must have took to leave a trench to attack the enemy that is entrenched, or what it must've took to attack an enemy bunker, while machine gun fire and grenades are going off all around you. The pilots, bombadiers, and gunners that left on missions deep into enemy territory, knowing many will never make it back. I have the utmost respect, and gratitude for those that have served, and those that serve today. But I just don't think many of us can compare our service experience with those that served during the World Wars.
I also don't want to leave out all the soldiers, sailors, and Marines that stormed the beaches on D-day. Or those that perished on Dec 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor. The courage and valor of our troops and allies must be respected and remembered.
Great songs. Thanks for the additions. Ballad of the green berets was definitely on my list. Sky pilot was not one I initially thought of.. But a great add as well.
"Riding With Private Malone" is one that I enjoy. If somebody could load it up here, I would appreciate it.
A very late add, but it came through my Pandora favorites, and it made me wish I had added it earlier. Lyrics for those that aren't really into rock below.. Lyrics.... My 16 locked and loaded All fear has been avoided You say the words and my weapon is drawn This one could be my last time Some people call it war crime I may be staring down a lethal sight (To die) Nothing shocks you like a bullet hole Leaving my fear on the danger line Suffering no man should ever know Leaving my faith on the danger line I do this for my family My daughter loves her daddy Too many talk down on things they don't know With colors never faded Reckless and unabated They may take me but never take us all (I'll crawl) Nothing shocks you like a bullet hole Leaving my fear on the danger line Suffering a man should never know Leaving my faith on the danger line I know what you're thinking I've been there before So think of the times The time we spent laughing away So think of the times at home (Life without a care) Now I find myself in my own blood (Never thought I'd lie in my own blood) The damage done is far beyond repair I never put my faith in up above (Never had much faith in up above) But now, I'm hoping someone's there I never meant to leave this world alone I never meant to hurt the ones who care And all this time I thought we'd just grow old You know, no one said it's fair Tell my baby girl that it's alright I've sung my last song today Remind the Lord to leave his light on for me I'm free
