On This Memorial Day

[SB 405]

To those who serve today and to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice....thank you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK0T4pVHP28

[Pearl]

Day is done, gone the sun
From the lakes, from the hills, from the sky
All is well, safely rest
God is near.
Fading light dims the sight
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright
From afar, drawing near
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise for our days
Neath the sun, neath the stars, neath the sky
As we go, this we know
God is near.


Lyrics to the musical piece known as "Taps" or "Butterfield's Lullaby" played by bugler to signal "lights out" at the end of the day. Also played as a tribute at military funerals. God bless all who have served and especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

[Mac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGuhfBk5xk

Beautiful tribute and beautiful song. Chokes me up every time I hear it.

[bcjack]

Thank you all for your service, and thank you to all of the families you have shared their loved ones in service to this great country.