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[verse]
December 2002 Camp Lejeune NC
Part of 2nd FFSG 8th Engineer Battalion see
Bravo Company 2nd Platoon my crew
Back home for Christmas enjoying the holiday view
Called back early to prepare for war
Shipping out after Christmas the journey starts to soar
Kuwait in December 2002 our new scene
Invasion order in March no turning back we mean
Fighting for our country with brothers and sisters tight
The moments of joy and pain in our hearts ignite
[chorus]
United States Marine in the heat of the fight
Memories haunt us both day and night
Losing loved ones breaks our hearts in two
Standing tall with the red white and blue
[verse]
Enduring Freedom under the burning sun
Lives lost families shattered the battle won
Pain and suffering can't hide away
Treated as heroes with love they say
Community support from far and near
Returning home to a grateful cheer
PTSD and depression creep within
Survivor's guilt for those we couldn't win
[chorus]
United States Marine in the heart of the fray
Haunted by memories that never fade
Never forgetting the sacrifices made
For our country in parades we'll always parade
[outro]