Chords for Armed Forces Medley: 2014 National Memorial Day Concert

_ _ We would like to salute all the men and women who have served in every branch of our armed
services beginning with the National Guard Bureau _ _ _ _
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[Dm] And now as the orchestra and chorus perform the Armed Forces Medley
We invite those of you in the audience who have served or who are currently serving
To [Cm] please stand and [Dm] join in as your song is [F] presented _ _
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am privileged to introduce the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of [G] Staff
Admiral James A.
[N] Winnefeld Jr.
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[Fm] And I am honored [E] to introduce the distinguished [Gb] Chairman of the [G] Joint Chiefs of Staff
General [Eb] Martin [N] Dempsey
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_ _ _ I received a note from a mother whose daughter, a soldier, is buried at Arlington
She wanted to share some of the things she learned at the loss of her daughter
She learned that the grief never really goes away
At any instant a smell, a color, a song, a date on the calendar can take you right back to that first raw moment when everything changed
She learned that if there is any secret to grieving, it's that there can be room for sorrow and joy _
Sadness and hope to exist in the same space at the same time
And she learned that grief is not a lack of faith nor a sign of weakness
It's the price of love
That love, she says, is yours to hold forever _
Memorial Day is foremost about remembrance of America's sons and daughters from every corner of our country
In every branch of service who gave their lives so that we may live free
But it's also about love and about hope
It gives us, the living, a chance to cherish the freedom we may now hold dear
And embrace the future we may now dare dream
It gives us the opportunity, all citizens, everywhere
To recommit to our national purpose to secure the blessings of liberty
_ Let it also renew a national commitment to usher home the men and women returning to our communities
And firmly stand by those still supporting our missions around the globe
_ Behind every one of them are their pillars of love and hope at home
A parent, a spouse, a son, a daughter, a community
All doing their part to take care of America
So I'd now like to ask all of the family members of those who serve here and at home
To please stand and accept our deepest gratitude for your service and sacrifice
On behalf of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and a grateful nation, we thank you _ _ _ _
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