Memorial Day - Arlington (Trace Adkins)

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Memorial Day Tribute to members of the United States Armed Forces who now rest in peace in Arlington National Cemetery - set to the song - "Arlington" by Trace Adkins - In honor of the Fallen Heroes of the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Reserves. All gave some, some gave all. These are the men and women who bought our freedom at the price of their lives. We give thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and pray for the loved ones they left behind.

Lyrics:
I never thought that this is where I'd settle down
I thought I'd die an old man back in my hometown
They gave me this plot of land,me and some other men, for a job well done
There's a big white house sits on a hill just up the road
The man inside he cried the day they brought me home
The folded up a flag and told my mom and dad
'We're pround of your son'

And I'm proud to be on this paecful piece of property
I'm on scared ground and I'm in the best of company
I'm thankful for those thankful for the things I've done
I can rest in peace, I'm one of the chosen ones, I made it to Arlington

I remember that my daddy brought me here when I was eight
We searched all day to find out where my granddad lay
And when we finally found that cross
He said, 'son this is what it cost to keep us free'
Now here I am a thousand stones away from him
He recongized me on the first day I came in
And it gave me a chill when he clicked his heels and saluted me

I'm proud to be on this peaceful piece of property
I'm on scared ground and in the best of company
I'm thankful for those thankful for the things I've done
I can rest in peace I'm one of the chosen ones, I made it to Arlington

And every time I hear twenty-one guns
I know they brought another hero home to us

We're thankful for those thankful for the things we've done
We can rest in peace, 'cause we were the chosen ones
We made it to Arlington, yea, dust to dust
Don't cry for us, we made it to Arlington

Channel: Music
Uploaded: March 26, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Author: atimetoremember

Length: 00:04:21
Rating: 4.92
Views: 164977

Tags: Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Day Trace Adkins Fallen Hero Army Navy Air Force Marine Veteran Armed Soldier

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Video Comments:
Mick040457 (November 22, 2008 at 2:51 am)
If this song doesn't bring a lump to your throat and/or a tear to your eye then none will. And Trace Adkins has the perfect voice for this song. Thank you Trace for bringing this song to us.
pighin123 (November 21, 2008 at 2:46 pm)
this is the best video ive ever seein. im praying for all of u boys over seas
neocorsario1 (November 15, 2008 at 1:56 pm)
good video
AnkokuAkuma (November 11, 2008 at 7:06 pm)
This song has been played at our ROTC's Military Ball every year. And I hope to be buried here may I fall in battle. I have decided to join the Army.
Hoo-ah.
imsorry4you (November 11, 2008 at 10:31 pm)
god bless you ankokuAkuma
hhnnaa1 (November 11, 2008 at 5:00 pm)
I just heard this song today and I loved it I almost cried when I heard it! I am so thankful for everyone who gave their life for us, also for the people who are over there fighting for us now!
TPATARS (November 9, 2008 at 4:07 pm)
Beautiful.
ballsandpucks (November 4, 2008 at 8:03 pm)
Every year, I go over to Arlington (I work nearby) and just walk around. It's a great way to get my thoughts straight and my attitude adjusted. Now and then I stop at a grave and pray for the guy, wonder how he lived and what he'd tell me if he could. Most graves are not of famous people, but just men who did the best they could for their country and sometimes paid with their lives. I hope we always keep politics out of it. There are no Democrats or Republicans in Arlington, just heroes.
RPete100 (November 5, 2008 at 9:25 pm)
Ballsandpucks: Say a prayer for me as well next time you pay your respects at Arlington. They are the true heroes. God Bless these brave souls.
kalikid221 (November 3, 2008 at 12:48 am)
i am about to go over for my second time and i am not a counrty fan but my grandma sent me this link awsome thanks for the support i love this song