Daddy's Last Deployment

In a small town, under open skies

A little girl with big, dreaming eyes

Never thought the last goodbye

Would be the final time

I waved through tears at the front door

Dad in uniform, what I adored

He said, "Girl, be brave, be strong"

Little did I know, it was his final song

Every departure, a hollow ache

A heart that learns, a soul that breaks

Praying he’d return, safe and sound

Never thought I’d be the one to bury him in the ground

Daddy, you jumped on a grenade for us

Gave your life to keep us free and just

Love you more than words can say

You’re my hero in every way

Gone to watch over from above

Fighting for the ones you love

Daddy, you’re my shining star

Forever in my heart, no distance can tear apart

School hallways blurred with tears

Empty chair, missed for years

Momma’s voice shook with shame

But I’d still whisper your name in every prayer I’d say

From the moment I knew, I couldn’t understand

Why a hero’s life had to end so unplanned

But I hold onto the stories, the love you gave

The bravery you showed, the way you saved

Daddy, you jumped on a grenade for us

Gave your life to keep us free and just

Love you more than words can say

You’re my hero in every way

Gone to watch over from above

Fighting for the ones you love

Daddy, you’re my shining star

Forever in my heart, no distance can tear apart

Now I wear your badge of gold in my soul

Your sacrifice made me whole

Every flag that I see waving high

Reminds me of the hero I idolize

So I sing this song for the brave and the true

Daddy, I’ll always remember you

Your spirit lives in every dawn

In our freedom, in our song