The Other Little Soldier - Josh Gracin video free download


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Uploaded: 2009/09/11

Josh Gracin's beautiful song about the children soldiers leave behind. Photos found through Google Images, plus several of my brother-in-law with his wife and son. *I do not own any rights to this song. This is strictly a fan-made video to honor Gracin and his song.* Lyrics below:

He used to play in daddy's uniform

With the stripes across the sleeve

And he knew when he was all grown up

What he was gonna be

He used to like to ambush every careless cat or dog

That had the nerve to cross the battle lines that he had drawn

And even though he didn't know

What his dad was fighting for

He was proud to be the other little soldier

In this war

The phone rang in the middle of the night

When they called his dad to go

Kissed him and his mom goodbye

And said God I love you both

Now I know that it's a lot to ask of such a little man

But hold the fort and

I'll be home as quickly as I can

And even though he didn't know

What his dad was fighting for

He was proud to be the other little soldier

In this war

A wall cannot begin to hold

The names of all the kids

Who gave the greatest sacrifice

That any child could give

It was the first time he had ever seen

A flag from up that close

And he watched them as

They folded it so careful and so slow

As they gave it to his mother

He knew what he should do

He raised his little hand and

Gave his dad one last salute

And even though he didn't know

What his dad was fighting for

He was proud to be the other little soldier

He was proud to be the other little soldier

In this war

Comments

9 years ago

Sarah M

This song breaks my heart each time I hear it. God bless the innocent children that have lost a parent while serving this great country. My heart also swells with pride because my dad served in the Navy for 20 years.

10 years ago

Jesse Riley

My dad thankfully came back but I knew a lot of his soldiers who didn't come back. I relate to know what I was going to. On June 15th I sign my 2nd contract then go off to basic. Hooah

10 years ago

sardine4492

As a navy brat of 22 years this song really touches my heart. I'm forever grateful that nothing ever happened to my father, but I've known brave men who have made the greatest sacrifice. This song is a perfect tribute.

10 years ago

ToriBlake1108

Your video collage is wonderful, such a sad song and montage. Gabe Nichols, sorry for your loss and thank you for Your service. 

10 years ago

Grace Grasska

Beautiful tribute. Thanks for sharing!

10 years ago

caitlin wright

Love Josh and shocked ive not heard this song! Love this one though 

10 years ago

Michael Johnson

I'm crying! The innocence of the children...

10 years ago

Michael Johnson

I'm crying!!! :(

10 years ago

bobby cope

i salute my brothers and sisters for their sevice. i just found out my ourders and may have to go back over seas iwithih the next couple of months. stay safe to my brothers and sisters over seas now.

10 years ago

Michel Kahns

I am a german soldier...and i cant count my tears!...for a freedom...HURRA

11 years ago

Tiffani Rankin

Thanks to all the troops those serving at home and the ones far away. We should honor them all including the families of the military.

11 years ago

Ashley Minnig

This song means more to me more now than ever, not because I have personally lost anyone, but because my nephew in law has 2 young boys and he is enlisted in the military, as well as having many family members enrolled in the armed forces throughout many generations.

11 years ago

SWAT xXRoman

listening to this song and thinking of what could happen while i'm deployed is heart breaking. from my perspective i'm doing what i do to protect the ones i love. i don't think of what will happen to me , just as long as i know the people i love are going to be alright and they wont have to do/see what i will.I'm sure im not the only soldier that thinks this.air force, <3. 

11 years ago

Ernie Brown

Semper Fi!

11 years ago

Nathaniel Moran

Anybody who dislikes any song of this kind is either heartless or Not american I'm a marine and I fight to keep this country free if anybody doesn't want to stand behind us and support us please I invite you to come stand in front of us I will feel a lot safer when the bullets start flying

11 years ago

WiccanWarrior1000

sunny sweeney, with all due respect.This is not the place to rally votes for politics, IT IS POLITICS THAT SENDS THOUSANDS OF YOUNG ADULTS AND MEN TO WARZONES! Politics has no ground to talk here.Not even one ounce of respect for the soldiers in this vid all because you want to make it into a sexest issue? Thatis the attitude that will make your "Selectee" never get elected.Show alittle respect will ya?

11 years ago

Kalena Medel

thanks you for sharing this video. it is an amazing tribute.

11 years ago

Sarah Erfurt

so sad.. thank you

11 years ago

sunny sweeney

With utmost respect, how about we all stop the need for these 'patriotic ballads' that feed heartbreak and stand up against men starting wars that kill the very heros in a film clip? Put a female leader in EVERY COUNTRY= no war,no poverty and a budget from hell!! Nothing like a woman saving pennies to make pennies! 2014....EVERY COUNTRY ; one woman; Leader...5 years, no child /animal..starving/abused...just give us 5 years to make Earth survive. VOTE 5 years! Every woman can contribute....

11 years ago

heavystarch100

Always someone who questions the soldier...we dont fight for governments or oil. We fight for our brother next to us in a foxhole taking fire. Thats who we fight for.

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