"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
Memorial Day. Today is a day that our nation sets aside to remember those that have fallen in service to our country. These men and women, beginning with the Revolutionary War and continuing around the world as you read this, have given everything they had to ensure our freedom and liberty. Their families have suffered a loss for defense of others. Today we not only remember, but we honor them. And to all of those that are currently or have served our country in military service, THANK YOU! Today as you spend time with your family and friends, please take a moment to remember the ones who paid the price so we could be in this great country, the United States of America!
Those who play bluegrass are a unique breed, they like to write songs about life. And part of life is honoring those who have given it all. Below is a short list of some songs that honor the men and women who have and do defend our nation.
1. More Than A Name On A Wall
(Dailey & Vincent, Alblum: Dailey & Vincent)
2. Two Soldiers
(Blue Highway, Album: Through The Window Of A Train)
3. Till They Came Home
(Dailey & Vincent, Album: Alive! In Concert)
4. The Soldier Song
(Mountain Faith, Album: Blue)
5. This Is My Son
(Cherryholmes, Album: Cherryholmes III: Don't Believe)
6. Blood Bought My Freedom
(The Marshalls, Album: I'm Not Ashamed)
As we remember those that have died for our freedom, let us not forget the one who made the greatest sacrifice for of all time, Jesus Christ. "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 Jesus Christ paid the price for the liberty of any person anywhere in the world on Calvary.
7. It's Done
(Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Album: Open Carefully, Message Inside)
Freedom has a price, thank you to all who have paid it!
America, bless God!
Written by Brandon Merritt, May 2015.
