At our school’s Veterans’ Day assembly three of our classmates led the school in the Pledge of Allegiance.  After the pledge was completed they joined the rest of the 3rd grade chorus with Mrs. Oliver to sing “Thank You Soldiers” written by Michael and Angela Souder.  Here are the words sung beautifully for our Veterans:

When I lay my head down ev’ry night and go to sleep in peace,

I can stay there knowing all is well, while you’re standing on your feet.

Keeping watch protecting shore to shore, in the air and oceans, too,

Defending freedom at all cost, for the red, white and the blue.

Thank you, oh thank you, men and women brave and strong,

To those who served so gallantly we sing this grateful song.

To the soldiers who have traveled on to countries far and near,

In peace and war you paid the price for the cause you hold so dear.

That we may wake each morning bright, and know that freedom rings;

Because of your great sacrifice, your country joins to sing.

Thank you, oh thank you, men and women brave and strong,

To those who served so gallantly we sing this grateful song.

Thank you, oh thank you, men and women brave and strong,

To those who served so gallantly we sing this grateful song.

Thank you Veterans 

love,

3E