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There Once Was An Airman
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This is supposed to be a somber military marching cadence where each line is sung aloud and repeated back.
Oooohhhh Ooohhh Oohh Oh Wwhhoooaaaa Whoa-Whoa Wa Whoa There once was an Airman, His name was Johnny Pride. He fought for his country, Gave his life and Soul. Oooohhhh Ooohhh Oohh Oh Wwhhoooaaaa Whoa-Whoa Wa Whoa Flying in formation, One plane is sadly missing. Little Johnny wonders, Oh where’s his Daddy Gone. Oooohhhh Ooohhh Oohh Oh Wwhhoooaaaa Whoa-Whoa Wa Whoa Twenty one rifles, Ring out so loud and clear. The flag precisely folded, With taps and the slow salute. Oooohhhh Ooohhh Oohh Oh Wwhhoooaaaa Whoa-Whoa Wa Whoa

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Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on May 13, 2014

I think it needs to be expanded a little bit to be as memorable as, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again" or "Danny Boy." Still, a poignant look at the tragic glory of flying a warship.

I don't think Pride was flying "information."

Ron

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