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)

" 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