Soilders Silent Night
Description: remeber our troops
Charity: augiesquest
Author: Franchisca
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Posted: 9/01/07 10:05 PM
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night silent troops
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Wow! Thank you so very much!
posted by Sara W on 3/01/08 4:39: PM
lovely video.
posted by Susan on 2/02/08 3:10: PM
Very touching, my tears got my keyboard all wet! May God bless our troops!
posted by Ronni on 2/02/08 12:58: AM
it is at times to realize the sacrifice our troops make for us everyday with all of the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping. thank you for reminding us in this video. this was great.
posted by beth on 12/17/07 10:34: AM
Fran, brilliant work here. thanks for taking the time to make this video, and showing the troops your support.
posted by tammy C. on 12/12/07 10:53: AM
very smart video Franchisca
posted by greg on 12/11/07 4:39: PM
love this video, thanks Fran.
posted by willie on 12/07/07 5:19: PM
great video, loved it!
posted by brittany on 12/03/07 4:25: PM
Hi Grammy Pammy, thanks for the kind words, and here are the words for the song.
Chains also thanks for the kind words, your father is a great man!
Tus the night before Christmas he lived all alone.
In a one-bedroom house made of plaster and stone.
I had come down the chimney with presents to give.
And to see just who in this dwelling did live.
I looked all around, strange sight to see.
No tinsel no presents, not even a tree
No stocking on the mantle just boots filled with sand.
On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.
Metals badges awards of every kind.
A sobering thought came alive in my mind.
This house was different, it was dark it was dreary,
I had found a home of a solider I could see that most clearly.
The soldier lay sleeping silent alone,
Curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home.
His face was so gentle the room in such disorder,
Not at all how a pictured a United states solider.
Is this the hero whom I just read,
Curled up on a poncho, a floor for a bed?
Then I realized the other families that I saw this night,
Owed their lives to soldiers willing to fight.
Morning around the world children will play,
Grown ups will celebrate a bright Christmas day.
They all enjoy freedom each month of the year,
Because of soldiers, like the one laying here.
I couldn’t help but wonder how many lay alone
On this cold Christmas Eve, from lands far from home.
The very thought brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to my knees and started to cry.
The soldier awakened I heard his rough voice.
Santa don’t cry, this life is my choice.
I fight for freedom I don’t ask for more.
My life is my guard, my country, my core!
The solider rolled over and drifted to sleep.
But I couldn’t control it I continued to weep.
I kept watch for hours, so silent and still
As both of us shivered from the cold nights chill.
I didn’t want to leave him on that cold dark night.
This guardian of honor so willing to fight.
Then the solider rolled over in a voice soft and pure
He whispered.
Carry on Santa it’s Christmas day.
One look at my watch I knew he was right.
My Christmas my friend may god bless you tonight
posted by franchisca on 11/20/07 3:18: PM
Franchisca,
Great photos. Can you post the words from this video? Thank you for reminding us about the sacrifices our troops & their families make to protect our freedoms & help to spread democracy in the world. Happy Thanksgiving, America!
posted by Grammy Pammy of "Our Boys, Our Purpose" on 11/20/07 5:54: AM
That was beautiful and very moving. My father is in the Navy and was sent to Middle east 9 times. I still don't realize the horrors of war.
Thank you troops. God Bless You.
posted by chanis on 11/14/07 5:00: PM
loved this video. wanna see more from you.
posted by alice on 11/14/07 8:44: AM
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by dillon on 11/01/07 1:59: PM
Franchisca you have the ability to make people feel. Whether your making them feel good, or sad you can touch the emotions, and that can be said very often. Good job! I enjoyed this video also, keep up the good work.
posted by Robert on 10/24/07 8:31: PM
another GREAT video Francy, Another great song! keep up the good work!
posted by c on 10/13/07 6:51: PM
i have watched this several times now, let me say great video Franchisca you deserve a round of applause.
posted by alex mimms on 10/09/07 7:47: PM
Thank you all for those great comments i am glad all of you enjoyed the video. Wrey I would never say anything bad about our President, he is way cool.
posted by Franchisca Weatherman on 10/08/07 9:36: PM
thank you franchisca for not saying anything bad about our president, that is what i liked about the video. you are showing your love and support to our troops. i really enjoyed it. thanks wrey
posted by wrey on 10/08/07 9:18: AM
VERY NICELY PUT TOGETHER AND A GREAT TRIBUTE
TO OUR SOLDIERS
posted by Martha Groze on 10/08/07 8:58: AM
this video is fantastic! thanks you!
posted by benny on 3/25/08 2:54: PM