We Know You're Out There (A Msg To Our Troops)-by Kory Brunson

I wrote this song in honor of those who protect my children, my home, my country.

On a November morning, I was waiting, while my wife was getting ready so we could run errands. We had been talking about having kids soon, and I began to feel extremely protective of my yet unborn children. I would do anything for them. I could never let anything happen to them. Not my kids. I have to always be there for them, to keep them from harm. I would die to protect them.

Then it hit me.... Some parents have to watch as their child leaves home to go to war, to protect my children. Some of those sons and daughters don't come back.

This is something I still can't comprehend, but I was determined to do something about it. Being a songwriter, I began to write.

How can I let these people know what I'm feeling? The gratitude that I have for all they do? For the time they lose with their loved ones when they are gone, doing a tough and dangerous job? What would I want if I was "over there"??

"Simple acknowledgment"... I thought.

20 minutes later the song was done. I played it for my wife on an acoustic guitar, and she cried. I did too.

The United States is my home, where I raise my family. It is protected every day (today included) by those who give up their time, energy, and sometimes their very lives for my freedoms.

I will not forget those who have sacrificed......for all of us. They are real people with real moms, dads, brothers, sisters, wives, husbands, and children of their own.

I have been given a precious gift... provided to me by every American soldier, past, present, and future.

I choose to not be cynical about my country, or the people who give so much for our prosperity. I choose to be grateful. And to let those who are far from home know, that they are not forgotten. They are heroes...

"Thank you"

Kory

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[wragler27]

I am not normally moved by music, song or the arts. I am and will always be a military man. But for this tribute which comes from the heart is different, I can say thank you. Your message is powerful, strong and has conviction. Thank you for saying what so many of us lack in eloquence to say, This truly a beautiful song.,

[tigger358475]

hi im 19 yrs old, almost 20 and my sister is almost 18. me and my sister plan to join the military about a month after we graduate. her the marine core n me the army. we both come from a long line of military family, to those who serve our country thank you so much. to the familys of the military thank you also bcuz without ur support it would b harder to do what we do. thank you and god bless all: the past, present, and future military. n god bless the familys.

[aithelfirth]

FC3 Bradford USN, DET OPS (You bag em we tag em) Afghanistan. Thank you man, i cant say any more than that.

[skiidevil]

A co 1-104 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. Thank you for your support.

[kandyfrye]

Thanks for a fantastic song. My son is out there fighting for our freedom right now.

[MrMrsJW]

Wow You are Amazing. Thank You Brought me to tear!!

[MrMrsJW]

Wow You are Amazing. Thank You

[HaYxWiRe]

Thank you all, for all you do. Very special people are all of you. We remember you, every day of our lives. You will never be unappreciated or forgotten.