I know we don't know each other
but I wanted to talk to you; mother to mother
I heard what happened to your son today
The news took my breath away

I know how very sad you must be
although he was a stranger, it was also sad news for me
My country lost another hero, you lost a son
How I wish this tragedy could be undone

I wish I could thank all our brave soldiers
That's exactly what I would have told yours
I know you are a brave woman as well
the fact that you are a soldier's mother is how I could tell

Just like you, there are so many other ones
Our freedom protected by their daughters and sons
Uniforms and guns adorn their girls and boys
when not so long ago they were home playing with toys

Your sacrifice is how our freedom has been achieved
and by this whole nation your son will be grieved
So if someone asks, don't be afraid to say it loud,
That you are a U.S. soldier's mother and that you are very proud