The Flame

Verse 1]

From the wheat fields to the harbor cranes

From small-town porches after summer rain

We carry stories stitched in every town

And the ones who served keep standing proud

They gave their time, they gave their years

Walked through the smoke and faced their fears

So raise your voice, let the whole world know

This is the place we refuse to let go

America, greatest country under our feet

Freedom in the fire, courage in the street

For every veteran who carried us through

We owe our thanks, our hearts, our truth to you

America, we stand as one tonight

Guarding the promise, reaching for the light

There’s a folded flag on a mother’s wall

A service photo in the hallway hall

A worn-out jacket by the kitchen chair

Proof that sacrifice still lives in there

They crossed the seas, they missed their homes

Found strength when they were far alone

So raise your voice, let the whole world hear

We remember every name held dear

America, greatest country under our feet

Freedom in the fire, courage in the street

For every veteran who carried us through

We owe our thanks, our hearts, our truth to you

America, we stand as one tonight

Guarding the promise, reaching for the light

Not perfect, but we’re still here

Built by hands that conquered fear

From generation to generation

We defend this living nation

America, greatest country under our feet

Freedom in the fire, courage in the street

For every veteran who carried us through

We owe our thanks, our hearts, our truth to you

America, we stand as one tonight

Guarding the promise, reaching for the light

To every veteran, we sing your name

Your sacrifice will never fade

America, America

We’ll carry on the flame