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What Can Be Said
What can be said,
when there are no words at all?,
about nineteen brother firefighters
who rushed into roaring flames
in what would be their final call.
As debris fell around them
and smoke filled their chest
still they battled on
because they are some of the very best.
They run into places
where others run out,
they are some of the bravest there are,
this there is no doubt.
Yes, there are risks
and sometimes lives are lost,
but to lose nineteen brother firefighters
is such a terrible cost.
They rush into roaring flames
often on dangerous grounds
they are the best you'll ever see,
they were the bravest ever found.
What can be said
when there are no words at all,
we'll take your memory
and act of heroism with us
everytime we answer the call.
Danny K. Winchester II (7/12/13)
YOU STOOD BESIDE ME
You stood beside me
through bad times and good,
you understood me better
than I ever could.
You stood beside me
when I sometimes cried
for a brother firefighter
that heroicly died.
You stood beside me
when times were rough
'cause you understand
a firefighters life
can sometimes be
a little tough.
You stood beside me
through the laughter & the tears
you stood beside me
for over years.
You did for me
what no-one else could,
and now it's my turn
let me stand beside you.
What happened to National Pride?
what happened to honoring those
that for us in time of war that have died.
They went away
in a time of great tragedy
they went away
in a time of great fear
they went to a far away land
and fought for everything we hold dear.
They weren't forced to join
like some in past years,
They know of the risks
yet still they all volunteer.
He didn't ask for glory
She didn't ask for fame,
They're just proud Americans
and just want to be treated the same.
She's coming home tomorrow
He came home yesterday
They are among the many
heroes of heroes
who fight for this great land
each and every day.
It's now been 11 years
and yet it's getting harder to understand
what it is we're still fighting for.
She came home
to no heroes welcome
He came home to no ticker tape parade
it seems we've all forgotten
how heroes are truely made.
26 New Angels
In the night sky
not too far
26 New Angels now stand
as shining new stars.
They left for school one morning
with smiles on their face
it was somewhere they thought
was supposed to be a safe place.
26 Angels who used to teach and play
then in an instant
would all be taken away.
An unspeakable act,
just a few moments of terror
the act of a coward took away
26 New Angels, that 'til then
knew no fear.
Though they were the children
they taught us a lesson that very sad day,
Love every day you have
'cause in an instant
it could all be taken away.
Look out to the night sky
wherever you are
26 New Angels now stand
as 26 new shining stars.
Let me stand with you
In good times and bad
Let me stand with you
when you're happy or sad
Let me stand with you
in sickness and in health
Let me stand with you
whether a pauper or one with wealth.
Let me stand with you
whatever shall be shall be
stand with me
and I'll stand with you
now and for all eternity.
The Tire Swing
Sittin' in a tire swing
thinkin' about everything,
and sometimes nothing at all
thinkin' about how it could've been
and how it should be
hopin' I would receive your call.
Where were you
when I needed you?
where were you
when I was scared?
why did you waste my time
if for me you never cared?.
Where did you go?,
Why didn't you come back?,
you took my life for one crazy ride
then suddenly sent it off track.
Where were you when I needed you?,
where were you when I was scared?,
why did you waste my time,
if for me you never cared?.
Isn't it funny
how things turned out?,
now you're the one waitin' for me?,
I never knew how good revenge would feel,
or how easy it would be.
Where were you when I needed you?,
where were you when I was scared?,
why did you waste my time,
if for me you never cared.
How do you feel now ?
are you waitin' for a call
do you think it's gonna be from me?
if you thinks that's gonna happen
all I can say is , just wait and see.
Where were you when I needed you?,
where were you when I was scared?,
why did you waste my time,
if for me you never cared ?.
Sittin' in a tire swing,
with a smile on my face,
now that you're out of my life,
I'm in a far better place.
Raise the curtains
turn up the lights
Johnny's singing for you tonight,
songs of triumph
songs of strife
things he's seen all his life.
He sang from his heart,
his words were true
and when he sang
you felt like he was singing to you.
He performed songs by himself
and his wife June
and through the years
his voice was never out of tune.
Although Johnny's gone away
a place in our hearts he'll alway's stay.
Through his words he'll live on,
and as long as we remember him
he'll never be gone.
Wipe your tears, say goodbye
be strong
try not to cry,
Johnny's gone and won't be back
turn down the lights
fade to black.
On This Special Day
On This Special Day
we remember those
that have gone away.
Here in spirit
and here in our heart
in our lives
they'll always be a part.
They watch over us
from Heaven above,
we feel their presence
we feel their love.
Their spirit watches over us,
like they've always done,
as we start a new beginning
and two hearts become one.
As day becomes night
and night becomes day
together we remember
those that will forever be with us
on this special day.
Stories My Father Told Me
Put on my favorite jeans,
got in my pick-up truck,
put on my cowboy hat
it always brought me luck.
Travelin' down the road,
when a song came on the radio
reminding me of something
my father said oh so long ago.
Don't ever take for granted,
the things God has given you,
Don't ever give up on your dreams
like so many do.
Just when you think something happens
for no reason or rhyme,
alway's remember God answers prayers
one prayer at a time.
Ridin' back home in my pick up truck
my good ole' 4x4 Ford,
tellin' my son all the stories
my father told me before.
