The Hero of Orire
A song made by classic Vinny
The Hero of Orire
A song made by classic Vinny
(Soft Hammond organ swells)
Rest in peace, Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac. Your sacrifice will never be in vain
We celebrate a hero today
A soul who gave his all, so others could stay
Oh, heaven welcomes you home
The sun rose high in Orire land
With hearts of gold and a helping hand
He stood in the gap where the shadows fell
To rescue the children from the depths of hell
He didn't count the cost, he didn't count the gain
He fought through the storm, he fought through the rain
For every little life that he pulled to the light
He gave his own breath in the heat of the fight
Oh, heaven rings with a brand new song
For the soldier who stood so brave and so strong
You saved the children, you finished the race
Now you’re resting soft in the Savior’s embrace
Yes, you gave your life so the young ones could bloom
From the darkness of fear to a brighter room
Halleluyah, the hero has come home today
Rest now, soldier, in the perfect way
The mothers are crying, but their tears are of pride
For the champion who stood right by their side
He knew the danger, he looked at the cost
But he could not bear for a child to be lost
He walked through the fire, he stood like a wall
And answered the call as he started to fall
He isn't just a soldier, he's a light in the dark
He left on our history a permanent mark
Oh, heaven rings with a brand new song
For the soldier who stood so brave and so strong
You saved the children, you finished the race
Now you’re resting soft in the Savior’s embrace
Yes, you gave your life so the young ones could bloom
From the darkness of fear to a brighter room
Halleluyah, the hero has come home today
Rest now, soldier, in the perfect way
Greater love hath no man than this
To lay down his life for the ones he would miss
He opened the gates for the children to run
He finished his work and his battle is won
No more pain, no more crying for him
Only the light that can never grow dim
Praise the Lord for a heart so true
We say thank you, hero, we say thank you
The legacy lingers in the school yard air
In the sound of the children, in the morning prayer
They’ll tell of the man who ran toward the sound
When everyone else was fixed on the ground
He taught us the meaning of courage and grace
To look at the Savior face to face
So sleep now in peace, your duty is done
Under the light of the morning sun
Oh, heaven rings with a brand new song
For the soldier who stood so brave and so strong
You saved the children, you finished the race
Now you’re resting soft in the Savior’s embrace
Yes, you gave your life so the young ones could bloom
From the darkness of fear to a brighter room
Halleluyah, the hero has come home today
Rest now, soldier, in the perfect way
Rest in power, rest in peace
Your story of love will never cease
Glory to God, for the hero we knew
Rest now, soldier, we honor you
(Fade out with gentle piano and organ chords)
