Five Songs for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a solemn occasion, a time to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation. For centuries, music has been an important form for complex expression – the gratitude and sadness we feel for those who make this sacrifice, the frustration and angst we experience with war, the joy we have in our unity as a country. Here are some songs for Memorial Day:

1. “God Bless The U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood
   

1. “We Got To Have Peace” by Curtis Mayfield
   

3. “War” by Bob Marley
   

1. “Billy, Don’t Be A Hero” by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods
   

1. “Go Rest High On That Mountain” by Vince Gill