Redemption Road Band - Unsung Heroes Lyrics

An immigrant, who believed in a dream called America
He spent his life, defending her freedom
A God-fearing man, a leader of men
He fought with courage, He led with grace

Survived Vietnam, with all its contradictions
He never abandoned his brotherhood
He loved his country, not always it leaders
An American hero, that's how he lived his life

Unsung heroes, they rise from the ashes
Unsung heroes, they rise from the dust
Unsung heroes, defend the cause of freedom
Unsung heroes, they lay down their lives

History has its lessons in store for men
Brings us the moments that define a life
Where leaders face, the fundamental questions
And true character, you know it comes to light

That fateful day, who could have imagined
There could be such hate, such evil in this world
But he had seen, he'd seen it all before
He stared it down, he stood his ground

Unsung heroes, they rise from the ashes
Unsung heroes, they rise from the dust
Unsung heroes, defend the cause of freedom
Unsung heroes, they lay down their lives

With a steel resolve, that defies man's limitations
He led his people from an early tomb
Thirty tower floors, he cleared 'em all
Thousands saved, but his mission undone
Calling his wife, there's no time for tears my love
I want you to know you made my life complete
Searching the floors above, when the tower crashed upon him
He spread his wings, he flew straight to God

Unsung heroes, they rise from the ashes
Unsung heroes, they rise from the dust
Unsung heroes, defend the cause of freedom
Unsung heroes, they lay down their lives