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The story of a veteran who SERVED, paid the price, and lives with the results.

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I’ll give you my story ‘cause it’s all that I’ve got
Was peppered with shrapnel and left there to rot
I dragged myself out and was air-lifted back
When I finally came to I was tied to a rack

The nurse that was with me was spungin’ me down
I asked her for more but she just turned around
They hit me with morphine – 100 CCs
Without the restraints I’d be down on my knees

I did it for me and I did it for you
I'd do it again if you asked me to
You look at me now and I might appear bored
Served my conscience, served my county, served the Lord

I’ll give you my story one key at a time
Suspended in traction – got nothin’ but time
They’re callin’ this freedom but it’s closer to hell
Seems like the difference is harder to tell

I left the VA where they patched me all up
And got me a place with a bottomless cup
Six months on my back - until I got well
Reminds me of prison but it’s closer to Hell

I did it for me and I did it for you
I'd do it again if you asked me to
You look at me now – see what I can afford
Served my conscience, served my county, served the Lord

I’ve carved out a living if you call ‘ it that
Pumped up on pain pills and just gettin’ fat
I should’ve been dead any number of times
But here’s where I am – a FRICKIN’ MIRACLE!

Now you’ve heard my story so just you beware
Don’t think that the public is likely to care
For the woes of a soldier who’s fought his last fight
I wish I was wrong but I’m ‘fraid I am right

I buy by the carton and eat from a can
You can just stand there or lend me a hand
You see all of this – looks like I’ve really scored
Served my conscience, served my county, served the Lord
Served my conscience, served my county, served the Lord

I made it through landmines - through napalm and shells
For months at a time I was just hearing bells
Help yourself to a drink: mine is already poured
Served my conscience, served my county, served the Lord
Served my conscience, served my county, served the Lord

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from Greetings From Hell, released September 25, 2012

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And, so, up from the rubble came Thunder “Dollar” Bill: battle-weary, time-tested. An unlikely character who would probably rather, “...stay focused on the mission than get involved with all this.” But, still, with strong resolve, willing to do his part for conscience, country and the greater good.

Thunder “Dollar” Bill.

Not just a mission: it’s a way of life.

Live it. ... more

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