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Light of a Gold; Gold Star Tribute Song: Performed by Katie Mathews
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Gold Star Family Tribute Song
Pop/Acoustic Version

Written and composed by John Stea https://johnstea.com
Producer; Erik Halbig
Light of a Gold Star Official Website https://www.lightofagoldstar.com/
Free MP3 Download at https://soundcloud.com/john-stea/light-of-a-gold-star
© 2018 Resnik Music Group, publisher: https://resnikmusicgroup.com/

The story behind the song Light of a Gold Star:
Light of a Gold Star began as a deeply personal mission to honor the ultimate sacrifice of our service members and the families who carry their legacy. Guided by publisher Robert “Buddy” Resnik, military Flight Surgeon John Stea was entrusted with a solemn task: finding the words to offer true solace to those who have given everything.

The breakthrough didn't occur in a quiet office, but in the silence of a 4 a.m. medical call following a violent storm. As the clouds parted to reveal a star-studded sky, the song began to take shape.

“Writing a song like this is a spiritual journey,” Dr. Stea shares. “The music found its own voice, fueled by the resilience of the human spirit and an earnest desire to help families heal.”

In honor of our nation’s 250th Anniversary, Dr. Stea collaborated with producer Erik Halbig and vocalist Katie Mathews to create a moving, contemporary acoustic pop rendition. We are truly humbled to share this anniversary tribute with you.

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Transcript
00:09Sometimes
00:10A battle becomes a war
00:15Flags unfurl
00:18Boots land on a shore
00:22Voices on the line
00:25Knocks on the door
00:2821 guns
00:31Now it's a quarter to four
00:34In the morning
00:37Without warning
00:41Golden lights fall from a star-spangled sky
00:46And I hear your voice saying
00:50It's alright, it's alright
00:53You found your way home
00:56From so very far
00:59Under the light of a gold star
01:05Shine on, shine on, shine on
01:11Shine on, shine on, shine on
01:18Plans are late
01:22Soldiers march in time
01:26You'll be back
01:28A promise with goodbye
01:31A promise with goodbye
01:33Pictures on a wall
01:35Light-hearted smiles
01:38Take me
01:40To those memories in my mind
01:44Through the night mist
01:47When the storm
01:49When the storm lives
01:50Golden lights fall from a star-spangled sky
01:57And I hear your voice saying
02:01And it's alright
02:02It's alright
02:04It's alright
02:05It's alright
02:05You found your way home
02:06From so very far
02:10Under the light of a gold star
02:16Shine on, shine on, shine on
02:22Shine on, shine on, shine on
02:29A blue star turned to gold
02:32As the flag began to fall
02:35Still through it all
02:39You kept your promise
02:41To the light of a gold star
02:44Golden lights fall from a star-spangled sky
02:48And I hear your voice saying
02:52It's alright
02:53It's alright
02:55It's alright
02:56You found your way home
02:58From so very far
03:01Under the light of a gold star
03:07Shine on, shine on, shine on
03:13Shine on, shine on, shine on
03:20Shine on, shine on, shine on
03:25Shine on, shine on, shine on
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