Redeployment ceremony

This was a huge event. The entire field was full of returning soldiers, flags, a band and the commanders.
Oh, and LeeAnn Womack! She came to perform a huge concert for the returning soldiers and their families, but first she sang the National Anthiem during the redeployment ceremony on Sills field.
As she started singing, everyone was very quiet listening to her perform. Then the sound system failed and the crowd could no longer hear her, just those of us close enough to hear her voice knew she was still singing.
The soldiers remained still, the families quiet, then faintly people started to sing. Before the middle of the song the entire field of war heroes was singing in what sounded absolutely beautiful.
It really brought new meaning to the song, took it to another level and left many people crying in the stands because of the flood of emotions on that field.
The soldiers on the field had returned safely, but there were so many others who did not. Some of those families were in the crowd. Soldiers recovering from injuries were there to receive medals for their duty. One lost both arms and both legs. It was too much for some to take all at once. The General was clearly emotional when he gave his speech minutes later.
He commented that he wants to hear it sung like that every time from now on because it was so touching.
This field was full of bravery, courage and honor. These are the men and women who protect our freedoms and help us sleep soundly at night. If you are given a chance, thank a soldier for what he does.

FOR ALL THOSE WHO DIDN'T RETURN....