[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 139 (Thursday, September 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: September 29, 1994]
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                               ``K.I.A.''

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                           HON. JILL L. LONG

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 1994

  Ms. LONG. Mr. Speaker, the song--Killed in Action or K.I.A.--is a 
composition dedicated to the memory of those who were killed in all of 
our Nation's conflicts. The words and music were written by Robert D. 
Lynch from who resides in the Fourth Congressional District of Indiana. 
K.I.A. was scored and arranged by Georianna Judkins. K.I.A. is a song 
worth listening to. I am inserting the words of K.I.A. into the Record 
so that others may benefit from reading the verses.
  The words of the song follow:

                       K.I.A. [Killed in Action]

     For freedom's sake they fought and died in battles far away.
     They gave all of their tomorrows that we might have today.
     Not asking any quarter going bravely to the fray, they gave 
           all of their tomorrow that we might have today.

     The fought on every continent in the air, on land and sea.
     Surrendering their precious lives to keep our nation free.
     Standing at the great white throne they heard the master say, 
           ``You gave all of your tomorrow come live with me 
           today.
     All of your tomorrow in paradise you'll stay.''

     Throughout our country's history in peril or in strife.
     They opted for their liberty without regard for life.
     Then before the great white throne the Master bade them stay.
     ``For giving your tomorrow. Paradise is yours today.''

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