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Goodnight Saddam
A Tribute to Operation Red Dawn

On December 13, 2003
The world slept, as evil fell to its knees.
In the darkness of night, deep in a hole
The lights from Red Dawn lit up his world.

Don't expect sympathy, with a defeated look.
You never felt pity for the lives you took.
A nation of people, oppressed, and ruled by fear,
Can breathe a sigh of relief, Redemption is here.

No hole is deep enough to get in their way.
No night is too dark to cause dismay.
They strike like the eagle upon its prey.
Say goodnight Saddam.
Red Dawn had its day.

It must have been hard for Red Dawn.
As they found you on that night,
Not to take retribution for the loss,
Of so many comrades, and innocent lives.

Now you too know why, we call them our pride.
With dedication, they never give up their fight,
To rid this world of a tyrant's spite,
They endure, persevere, and risk their own lives.

No hole is deep enough to get in their way.
No night is too dark to cause dismay.
They strike like the eagle upon its prey.
Say goodnight Saddam.
Because your road ended,
When Red Dawn had its day.


CT Dawson
12/14/03