Michael Troy is a gift to us all. His lyrics cut to the heart of the subject that he sings of in a way that is simple, heartfelt, and to the point. My friend Jed introduced me to his work and I have been in his debt over it. Altogether too often these songs are too maudlin, or seek to glorify the horrible work we ask our warriors to do. This beautiful piece of work simply focuses on the terrible cost of war. I wish with all my heart that old men would take the song to heart before they send young people to fight, kill, and die. This song is one of the few worthy to be sung on Memorial Day, and Jed's version should be considered the high water mark. The song contains one of the most poigniant phrases ever......

"Too brave to stay, too young to go..."

Mick