Posted on Apr 14, 2016
Maj Kim Patterson
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There have been many a song penned by many a writer. I cannot listen to Our National Anthem without a silent tear escaping. I mostly listen to country, but "Silver Wings" has always been among my favorites, RIP Merle: you gave us all you had. Johnny Cash "This Ragged Flag" speaks for itself. Who hasn't heard "Green Berets" and been moved? Newer is David Ball's "Private Malone."There are plenty more but at the moment I have a bit of brain fog so I am asking you. Any decade, any genre. If you have a reason, include it. Some days I just want to get lost in the music. Music Heals.
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PO1 Brian Austin
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These three always hit me hard.
Taps
"If you're reading this" - Tim McGraw
"Hurt" - Johnny Cash version. He was so ill the studio musicians were on 24 hr call to record whenever he was able to.

Battle Hymm of the Republic - loved it since i was a kid. My grandpa used to sing it when we'd work outside.
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Lt Col Jim Coe
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I'm Proud to be an American, Lee Greenwood
Air Force Blue
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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As a Grandfather this one always gets me.
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Maj Kim Patterson
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - "Quickly go the years, laden with happiness and tears."
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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As one of those involved in the Legend of "Patriot Games" this one strikes me to the Quick.
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Maj Kim Patterson
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - how ethereal, thank you for sharing this.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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Maj Kim Patterson
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I had never heard this one, either and the visuals show some of the humanitarian things we do that people don't know or forget. Thank you.
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SrA Edward Vong
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The first time I was in basic and we faced the flag to salute during retreat, kinda teared me up a bit.
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Maj Kim Patterson
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It sure takes on clear meaning in that atmosphere; thank you.
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
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When I am just short on time this song get's me Pumped ! Maj Kim Patterson .https://youtu.be/gaj1wVNvSqk
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski
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Words cannot express how I feel each and every time I hear "Taps"!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yQFvZsN43A
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A1C Melissa Jackson
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I am moved by "God bless America"

It didn't have much of a reaction for me, but I heard it in a new light after 9-11.
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