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About Us...

I have been so touched by these courageous men and women that I had to write a song about my feelings. In the middle of the night and in a moment of tearful reflection, I couldn’t help but think, what if one of those soldiers were my Son, Daughter, Brother, Sister, Mom or Dad? My heart is full of gratitude for all of the relatives of soldiers that are fighting for our American dream. This song reflects my appreciation for this great country that I live in and the sacrifices of past and present Soldiers which have allowed me the Freedom and Liberty that I enjoy everyday....
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Goodnight Soldier Video...

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FALLEN WARRIOR...

THIS POEM IS DEDICATED TO CPL JEREMY GRAHAM, AUSTRALIAN ARMY, 4TH RAR (CMDO) WAS LOST TO HIS BROTHERS RECENTLY WHILE SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN. HE LEAVES BEHIND A WIFE AND 2 DAUGHTERS. THIS POEM IS WRITTEN FOR HIM. FALLEN WARRIOR A WARRIOR FELL TODAY HOW HE IS REMEMBERED IS UP TO YOU HOW WILL YOU REMEMBER HM? WILL YOU REMEMBER THE WARRIOR? WILL YOU REMEMBER THE HUSBAND? WILL YOU REMEMBER THE FATHER? WILL YOU REMEMBER THE SON? WILL YOU REMEMBER THE BROTHER? WILL YOU REMEMBER THE FRIEND? THE WARRIOR STOOD BEFORE YOU AND DEFLECTED DANGER BEFORE IT GOT TO YOU HE DIDNT ASK FOR...
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WHO AM I...

WHO AM I I AM YOUR BROTHER I AM YOUR SISTER I AM YOUR COUSIN I AM YOUR SON I AM YOUR DAUGHTER I AM YOUR FRIEND WHO AM I I AM A SAILOR I ENSURE THE WORLDS WATERS ARE SAFE I PATROL AND DEFEND MY NATIONS COASTLINE WHO AM I I AM AN AIRMAN I ENSURE THE WORLDS SKY’S ARE SAFE I PATROL AND DEFEND MY NATIONS AIRSPACE WHO AM I I AM A MARINE I AM MY NATIONS QUICK REACTION FORCE I TAKE THE OBJECTIVE AND HOLD IT TIL RELIEVED WHO AM I I AM A SOLDIER I DEFEND MY NATION FROM THOSE WHO ATTACK US I TAKE THE OBJECTIVE AND HOLD IT TIL RELIEVED I DONT ASK YOU TO UNDERSTAND FOR I KNOW YOU...
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I Pray to God...

I pray to God that you never have to do what I have done I pray to God that you never have to see what I have seen I pray to God that you never have to kill another man as I have had to I pray to God that you never have to watch your friends get wounded I pray to God that you never have to watch your friends get maimed I pray to God that you never have to watch your friends get killed I pray to God that you never have to feel what its like to have a bullet enter your body I pray to God that you never have to look at your leg and know you will never walk on it again I pray...
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My Son, My Hero...

I hear the people say you are a hero But it’s hard for me to think of you that way. For when I close my eyes and see you in my mind, I only see my little boy and that is how you’ll stay. The uniform you wear today is different from the rest, But reminds me of the other uniforms you’ve worn in the past. You loved karate and sports, and worked so hard in Scouts. All those little boy uniforms were put away much too fast. I hear the flapping of the flag as it hangs there in the wind. Again, I close my eyes and let the rhythm take me back. There you are on stage...
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CBS News...

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Striking A Chord Article...

“Striking A Chord” Tracy man records military anthem Rick Brewer Stockton Record Staff Writer Published Saturday, Mar 11, 2006 TRACY – When Derek Clark strums his guitar this afternoon at the Fior D’Italia restaurant in San Francisco, he expects tears to flow with the lyrics he will sing. Clark, a Tracy-based real estate and mortgage business owner, will be a featured artist at a fund-raising event for Gold Star Family Members hosted by KSFO-AM talk radio personality Melanie Morgan. The organization is for relatives of slain military...
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Vacaville Reporter...

Stirring history of military songs continues its march By Kelli Germeraad Article Launched: 03/26/2006 7:54 AM PST Vacaville Reporter Throughout America’s battles, conflicts and wars, music and songs have inspired, comforted, and remembered those in our military. From the marches of John Phillips Sousa, to the emotional words of Lee Greewood’s “God Bless the USA,” America’s military and their families can identify with the deep patriotic feelings expressed. For our military, many of these songs also express the pain of combat, of...
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Contra Costa Times Article...

Posted on Tue, Mar. 28, 2006 AROUND PLEASANTON: SUSAN GROSHANS Song ‘Good Night, Soldier’ draws buzz GOOD NIGHT, SOLDIER – Derek Clark lives two lives: mortgage broker by day and singer-songwriter by night. The Tracy resident has strong Pleasanton ties, having attended school here in his youth and still staying in contact with family and friends here. His sister-in-law, Ann Martin, told me last week that Clark wrote and recorded the song “Good Night, Soldier” 18 months ago, and it has taken off with the speed of an F-14 Tomcat. KSFO...

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