A Musical Tribute to our Veterans on their Day

On Wednesday, America will pause to recognize our veterans. Given the recent events at Fort Hood in Texas and the ongoing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it is only right that we all find some time to recognize our military brethren this week.

In accordance with that day and the chance to get you thinking about the sacrifices these individuals make on our behalf, we offer a few poignant tributes.

This touching video is the perfect kick off – the back story is at our sister site but the basis is quite simple – honoring a moment of silence is not easy for some:

A reminder of the reason why we went to Afghanistan in the first place, sung by Alan Jackson and featuring a mashup of some of the most powerful images recorded:

Sadness and pain so easily tossed aside unless you are witness, yet another mashup featuring the haunting voice of Sarah McLachlan.

While there was a time when many of us may have been without a connection, today most of us have been touched and this is a great reminder that these military folks are our family:

And the amazing Marine Corps cadence, featuring the likes of “if I die in the combat zone, box me and ship me home.” It gives you a sense that these soldiers understand just what is asked of them:

And despite the demand, “mama don’t you cry cause the Marine Corps motto is do or die,” she couldn’t help herself. And neither could you. If you have attended a funeral of a loved one that served, it is virtually impossible not to shed a tear during the presentation of the flag amidst the most moving 24 notes imaginable:

Please, take some time to remember on Veterans Day.