1. Manila John Basilone had a vocation to start his career With love to his homeland Aware of his responsibility to it Ready to fight against the tyranny Baptized in a combat on Guadalcanal Received the Medal Of Honor for his deeds With his bravery and will to fight Conquered millions of human hearts Forced to sell the war bonds He felt sadness and depression Willing to fight and yet discouraged 2. John had this feelin: He believed in life Living with wife Lena, happily but shortly She felt uncertain long after his death Cherished the memories of him till the end Despaired and empty - the destiny had been fulfilled Sergeant Basilone got back to the frontline from the Pendleton base Showed his courage by destroying enemies forts Saving there his comrades lives He died on the sands of Iwo Jima Finally departed this inhuman world 3. Leaving his heart in the navy The only marine awarded with 3 medals On fields of glory with his brothers and God reconciled He was buried on Arlington among men of merit Stays in memories as the chosen one Ref: John Basilone - fought for his country John Basilone - died for ideals 2xTeksty umieszczone na naszej stronie są własnością wytwórni, wykonawców, osób mających do nich prawa.
