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Early morning December of '92
American troops crossed the ocean blue
They came to the aid of starving Somalis
People dying inside of frail little bodies
They came because of clan violence
The next few months, there was silence
Summer came in the month of June
The clans started playing a different tune
They rose up to the occasion indeed
One particular clan ran by Aidid
U.N. peacekeepers died one by one
I came in August, not having any fun
The city I seen was dirty and torn
Unto America, I'm glad I was born
The Somalis by now all happy and fed
Taking up sides with Aidid, who led
Talk to us by day, shoot at us by night
I love the Army but this isn't right
We sit and wait each unending night
we sit and wait for a firefight
It is now the month of October
The mission here is far from over
More troops came from our distant land
To lend support, a helping hand
American soldiers have lost their lives
News traveled via CNN to their wives
The news was graphic and concrete
Our soldiers dragged through the city
Up and down the street like pieces of meat
For this reason we must stay
We must stay and make Aidid pay
When alone, yes I shed a tear
Out on the wall there is no fear
When asked of me, are you willing to die
I say yes, this is the reason why...
I was born an American, a child of freedom
I am in the Army now, it's our kingdom
True soldiers are of the same mold
You may not even know that soldier of gold
It's the day he died your memory holds
To all the warriors who paid the price
For all that made the ultimate sacrifice
My heart aches, my soul bleeds
For they have taken another slice
We will never forget you
Todd Spencer Mogadishu, Somalia (Sword Base) 9 October 1993
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