One Hundred Flags Sgt Ian Anderson

Just another ordinary day
The TV's on while the children play
The phone rings, I'm on my way
I know I can't be late


On the other side of town
The Patriot Riders gather round
Ride Captain said a little prayer
Reminded us why we were there



No time at all we were on our way
The bikes roared to life
On this ordinary day


A mile long we travelled down the road
Flashing lights let the people know
There's a reason for our parade
One of ours came home today


Traffic stopped and the people stared
For a moment they might have cared
Just a little break away
From their ordinary day

The wind blew cold as I stepped outside
But it wasn't just the wind
That brought the tears to my eyes


I was standing in a cemetary
One hundred flags flying o'er me
Taps echoed in the wind
As the buglers played a final hymn


Men saluted as his widow cried
A captain knelt down by her side
Drew close and whispered in her ear
As the young wife dried her tears

On behalf of a grateful nation
Please accept this flag and citation
Thank you for your sacrifice
Freedom called and he paid the price

I listened to the words he had to say
And I was proud to be a part
Of this ordinary day

In the car on my way home
I turned on the radio
Nothing new for me to hear
Same old same, a different year

People marching in the streets
Carrying signs demanding peace
I turned off the radio
I'd been somewhere they would never go


I was standing in a cemetary
One hundred flags flying o'er me
Taps echoed in the wind
As the buglers played a final hymn

Men saluted as his widow cried
A captain knelt down by her side
Drew close and whispered in her ear
As the young wife dried her tears

On behalf of a greatful nation
Please accept this flag and citation
Thank you for your sacrifice
Freedom called and he paid the price

Just another ordinary day
The phone rings, I'm on my way




In memory of Sgt. Ian Anderson and all those who have paid the price. A special thank you to his family for allowing the Patriot Guard Riders to stand for him as he stood for us.


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This was originally written as a song which may explain some of the odd cadences. If I can record it, I'll post it here.