In Honor of, Dedicated to & Inspired by the sacrifice of Sgt. James Daniel Faulkner - Clarksville, Ind. ' Dan, the man ' bravely served his country w/1st Cav. Div. Fort Hood, Texas. KIA - IRAQ - Sept. 8, 2004
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Susan D. Wiseman - " The Tribute Lady "
July 2006
July 14, 2006
Story behind the song
Having recently came across Sgt. James Daniel Faulkner's Tribute memorial page, I was compelled to read & "meet" this soldier..."America's son" ... Clarksville, Indiana's ... "Hometown Hero".
I immediately noticed, he tragically died, the same day...that, my son SPC David Dale, was sworn into the army, Sept. 8, 2004.
Heartbroken for his family, I wrote & expressed my condolences...and, appreciation to Daniel, for his service and committment to serve our great nation.
Then, a couple of weeks later, I was overcome with emotions...all the thoughts & feelings I'd felt when reading letters from his family & friends...came pouring out into song, for this, "America's son",
"Her Hometown Hero" - (Daniel's Song)
Lyrics
" Her Hometown Heroes" - ( Daniel's Song )
They were ... young,
But, they ... stood tall.
And, They were ... the BEST ... of us, ALL !
America's sons & daughters,
Husbands, wives ... sisters, brothers
Mothers, Fathers ... from all walks ... of life.
Marching on ... to a Higher call
Our "Hometown Heroes" ... Rise ... Fall,
Paving the way ... to Liberty
Defending ... Freedom's Ring!
( Chorus )
They were ... the BEST
That, she had ... to give!
Our "Hometown Heroes"
Who had barely ...
begun ... to live.
When, they heard ... a Higher call
"Her Hometown Heroes" ...
Rose up, one & ALL !
They were ... the BEST !
She had ... to give,
"Her Hometown Heroes"
And, when ... they heard ...
a Higher call
"Her Hometown Heroes" ...
Rose again,
And, gave their ... ALL !
For America's son ...
Sgt. James Daniel Faulkner ( 23 )
" Dan, the man "
Clarksville, Indiana
Sept. 8, 2004
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Bagdad, Iraq
www.ourhometownhero.com ( Family's website )
Copyright - July 7, 2006
Susan D. Wiseman - " The Tribute Lady "
"Christ-Centered Pieces" - Given Gifts
P.O. Box 1591
Fayetteville, Ga.
30214-1591
(770) 471-5619
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