Tribute to the Men & Women of USS Cole (DDG-67)
With roughly 550 solo-gigs under my belt and enough originals to choke a horse... I spent about 10 years in the Baltimore circuit. Great times!
I've been playing Acoustic Classic Rock for the past 25-30 years. Under the direction of Studio Wizard Dave Roy I got the CD "So Jennerous" out in early 2003 and hope to have the next project "Second Coming..." in the can someday.
Story behind the song
Written October 14th, 2000. As a fellow Sailor, I felt an obligation to write this song in tribute not only to the Cole Sailors, but also to fellow service members serving abroad. My heart will always admire appreciate their service and sacrifice. The song was produced through the generous efforts of Mark Sayers and mailed off to the Cole victim's families within two weeks. Placed here with the blessing from my Dear Friend, Sharla Costelow. Remember.
Lyrics
Standing on the line...
Staring at our flag of freedom.
We can tow the line,
We can make it real.
Been waiting since our birth...
Took that solemn oath.
We guard the pulse of, liberty.
Proud, it makes us realize...
Why we're here?
What this is for?
Place the burden on our shoulders....
We'll take that & more.
Reaching far & near,
We dwell on the tip of the spear.
Our resolve: God, self, & country.
As we ride into tomorrow,
Here together, side-by-side.
We take contentment,
With the knowledge in our minds...
What we bought was no free ride!
Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Kenneth Eugene Clodfelter
Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer Richard Costelow
Mess Management Specialist Lakeina Monique Francis
Information Systems Technician Seaman Tim Gauna
Signalman Seaman Cherone Louis Gunn
Seaman James Rodrick McDaniels
Engineman 2nd Class Marc Ian Nieto
Electronics Warfare Technician 2nd Class Ronald Scott Owens
Seaman Lakiba Nicole Palmer
Engineman Fireman Joshua Langdon Parlett
Fireman Patrick Howard Roy
Electronics Warfare Technician First Class Kevin Shawn Rux
Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class Ronchester Managan Santiago
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Lamont Saunders
Fireman Gary Graham Swenchonis, Jr.
Ensign Andrew Triplett
Seaman Craig Brian Wibberley
Waited since our birth...
Took that solemn oath.
Our resolve: God, self, & country
Reaching far and near...
Dwelling on the tip of the spear!!
We guard the pulse of, liberty!
But Our Call to those who follow...
Do as we with grace and pride.
Keep the cost of Freedom
Hallowed in your hearts!
Let your courage never hide!!
Dedicated: To the Men & Women of USS COLE.:
Some give all... they gave More!
