Light of a Gold Star (Gold Star Family Tribute) ~ Katie Mathews

John Stea

Light of a Gold; Gold Star Tribute Song: Performed by Katie Mathews  #goldstarfamilies #goldstartribute #memorialday #army #navy #marines #airforce  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: A Ballad of two heroes   "Honoring the ultimate sacrifice and the families who carry the legacy, "Light of a Gold Star" is a powerful patriotic tribute. Originally written by Air Force Flight Surgeon Dr. John Stea and recorded by the 101st Airborne Division Band, this special 2026 acoustic rendition celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary.   The song follows the stories of two heroes from different eras—one who hit the shore and another who marched off; bridging the past and present. Inspired by the spirit of our National Anthem, it reminds us that while their paths were different, their "golden light" shines on forever. We are humbled to share this anniversary tribute as we ensure no story is forgotten.   #goldstar  #goldstartribute  #goldstarfamilies  #memorialday  #glorytoheroes  #glory  #honortoheroes  #honor

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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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