"Christmas Card From A Service Member"

"Christmas Card From A Service Member"




by Noel DeLisle




Verse 1




I'm the airman flying planes through hostile air;

I'm the sailor crossing waters you wouldn't dare;

I'm the soldier who stands guard throughout the day

So you can have the life you're living now today.

I'm the shipmate that patrols the open sea;

I'm the guardsman that fights for liberty;

I'm the Marine who lives for something deep inside

So you don't have to sacrifice to live this life.




Chorus




This Christmas, as you unwrap the presents underneath the tree

And you eat and drink with friends and family

I pray you take a moment and think of me

This Christmas, and thank the stars above that you still live in peace

'Cause I fight for you across the open seas

So you can still be free this Christmas.




Verse 2




I'm the mom who missed the cutting of the cake

And never saw her son on his 2nd birthday.

I'm the dad who never gave the bride away

As she stood at the altar on her wedding day.

I'm the son who never got to say goodbye

To his loving father before the day he died.

I'm the man who lives miles from his wife

'Cause he stands on a line so she can live this life.




Bridge




But don't feel bad for the life I chose to live

'Cause my life is a gift that I'm willing to give.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Noel
• DeLisle
• Army
• Navy
• Marine
• Corps
• Marines
• Coast
• Guard
• Air
• Force
• Christmas

[willPTforfood]

Very well done, Marine. Your songs are all excellent. Keep up the good work.

-Semper Fidelis.

[hutchisonodessa]

so amazing now this song made me cry thanks for ur service,

[TheHalopaco]

amazing....