So many citizens have no idea what happens to military people while they are serving their country and what story each could tell if given the chance to share it . I am sharing a couple of songs that I have written in honor of our Veterans, our Flag, and our Country.
The first song here was one that I wrote after witnessing the beautiful Flag display set up in the small town of Ringgold Georgia a few years ago. The American flags and crosses with names of veterans that have now passed away and branch of service have grown over the years. Now they number over 1500 possibly more and the site is so inspiring that I felt moved to write the words I felt best describe what those flags and memorials stand for. I'm not a professional singer or musician but I wanted to share how I felt at the site.
Hope you enjoy the song. The Flags Still Fly in Ringgold
The second song that I wrote a few years back is actually a spoken version. I see so many Veterans, especially older ones, wearing Veteran Hats . I know there is a story under each one that they would love to share if they had the chance. I've noticed far too many of those hats on older veterans that seem alone now. No family around or friends and it makes me sad that life can end up that way. People are too busy these days it seems to care about the older folks and many veterans feel useless and unwanted.
This song is about an older Veteran that lives alone. He spends much of his time looking at the smiling pictures along his wall, pictures of his loved ones that seldom come to see him. They finally come one day only to leave before long and he funds himself him alone once again.
(The photo was copied from the internet and I make no claim of ownership of the photo)
I hope you listen to and understand what I'm trying to express in the song THE VETERANS HAT
Do you have a story under your Veterans Hat that you would like to share here? If so I'd love to hear it. Please keep it as short as possible and please keep the language clean for our readers.
Thanks for your service!
