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Originally posted by KillarneyRose
I wouldn't call it anti-war although some could take it that way, but I love SSgt. Barry Sadler's "Ballad of the Green Beret.
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I'd say it was more pro-war than anti. At the end, the soldier is killed, but asks his wife to be sure his son becomes Special Forces.
"Back at home a young wife waits.
Her Green Beret has met his fate.
He has died for those oppressed,
Leaving her his last request.
Put Silver Wings on my son's chest.
Make him one of America's best...
...Have him win The Green Beret."
It is a good song, though. Unfortunately, SSgt. Sadler, who later became an officer, committed suicide some years ago.