Heather Martin – When Are You Coming Home

© 2006 Cindy D Martin

NEW! Heather’s brother is back in the USA!!!

The Martin family would like to thank all who voted for Heather’s video in the YouTube Awards!
Also thank you for all of the prayers and kind remarks.

This song is not meant to make a political statement of any kind. It’s simply about a family that is missing a brother. The young man who joined the army did so of his own free will. He was 20 years old and his parents played no part in his decision to serve his country. They are proud to have such a brave son.

I am only the best friend (for 34 years) of the mother, Cindy. It is my honor to post this video on YouTube. All of the wonderful messages that I have received are being forwarded to Heather and her mother.

Heather loves to sing. Since she was small she has always tried to get to the microphone first at church so she could sing. She always loved karaoke and would beg for the mic. She still loves singing more than just about anything.
Heather loves her brother and misses him. She has many memories of him. He comes home every chance he gets and will probably get to come home for a short time in February or March.

Before I truned on the camera Heather was really acting silly and laughing. What many of you have said looks like crying at the first is just Heather rubbing her eyes like any 6 year old might do.
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6 year old Heather Martin sings a song that her mother wrote for her Brother Shaun who is serving in Iraq. The song is written from Heather’s point of view.

Lyrics

When Are You Coming Home

copyright © 2006 Cindy D Martin

You were almost sixteen when I came into the world.
Mom and Dad had you first then 3 more boys I’m the baby girl.
I sure have a lot to look up to in you, you’re really smart and funny with a big heart too.
After one year of college you knew what you had to do.
It’s just like you wanting to help with the war.
So you joined the army when I was only 4.
This time of year we talk of big plans but you’re over seas in some distant land.
You can’t be here for Christmas, I don’t understand.
Chorus:
When are you coming home, Shaun?
When are you coming home?!
We lit up the house like we always do but it doesn’t seem bright ’cause we can’t have you.
In my prayers I ask God to keep you safe.
And I’m trying to be really brave.
Tell me that the fighting’s through.
Come home!
I really miss you.

It’s hard to enjoy the holidays without you.
But we’re so proud of you and all the red white and blue.
Remember that Jesus is your best friend,
And someday our families will be together again.
Wow! You know we’ll have a great big party then.

Chorus

I want to show you how tall I’ve grown and introduce you to my new friends at school.
Maybe we could go and get some ice cream together but I really don’t care what we do.

Chorus

Duration : 0:4:12


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25 Responses to “Heather Martin – When Are You Coming Home”

  • ToriMiester:

    Oh My God she is …
    Oh My God she is amazing i always cry when i hear this song she is so cute

  • XyXcantXiXloveXuX:

    this is such a …
    this is such a sweet song from such a cute lil girl i knnow how u feel my best friend and cuzin are going 2 war soon as they can ill miss them so much =(

  • craig1804:

    wow that made my …
    wow that made my eyes fill up and i cant see the screen now. i think we all know someone who is or has been out in the middle east.just lets thank god for all there safe return.

  • animeprincess1982:

    this song is the …
    this song is the cutest sweetest thing i have ever seen… i know how you guys feel and my big brother hasn’t even left yet!!!

  • bethanynashelle:

    omg,i had to stop …
    omg,i had to stop playing it because i was cryin too hard.

  • vevangg:

    DAMN! this girl is …
    DAMN! this girl is realyl good! better than meah and a i’m in th 7th grade! i sing like a mann! for a girl! damnzzzz! i’m soo JELOUS! of her

  • pinkxpig176:

    cute and talented …
    cute and talented kid

  • pinkyroma28:

    shes so pretty cute …
    shes so pretty cute and have a good voice

  • MrsKaceyBieber:

    She is too cute. …
    She is too cute. And she has such a good voice for a little girl, and ALOT of confidence. I almost cried when i saw this.

  • Sel1a:

    its a very

    its a very
    beautiful song the mother
    wroth and everyone can
    see how mutch you guys love
    shaun.
    i’m shore that
    shaun loves this video
    of his little sis singing
    this song

  • KissesForMySoldier:

    omg.. i totally …
    omg.. i totally cried my eyes out!

  • missally925:

    aww that was cute …
    aww that was cute but sad : )

  • gmarcum2007:

    that was really …
    that was really really amazing.

  • Lovepink3124:

    omg! soo cute!
    omg! soo cute!

  • california24k:

    then quit watching …
    then quit watching american videos , u IDIOT!! videos on YouTube is not looking for a sympathy , U ARE LOOKING FOR A SYMPATHY , BECAUSE U CAN’T FIND IT ANYWHERE ! GO BACK TO , CUNT!

  • jesurb1:

    Are you kidding me …
    Are you kidding me you idiot? What about the people who invaded our country on September 11th? What about those people who were murdered? There were innocent men and women, mothers and fathers, who lost their lives! Your actually going to defend a nation that hates us? I hope you rot in hell! Men and women are fighting for idiots like you to spout off nonsense…don’t like America’s freedom and what we have to do to get it? LEAVE! Take your butt right on over there!

  • 4aaaaa4:

    They invade a …
    They invade a country murder over 2 million people including children, innocent women and innocent men..then have the balls to put thier “pity-me” videos on YouTube looking for sympathy. Have these sick murdering bastards got no shame? May they rot in for thier sick crimes.
    Little Nazis pretending to be US Marines while ON THE US CONSTITUTION
    Semper Fi = Heil Hitler

  • tifftiffrose:

    it really sweet and …
    it really sweet and sad

  • TaylorSwiftSister01:

    She is so cute. …
    She is so cute. That song is very cute too.

  • nasafakedit:

    Send the …
    Send the politicians to die in iraq

  • 123tampax:

    Sweet (:
    Sweet (:

  • Sims3Rater:

    Ahhhhhhhhhh So …
    Ahhhhhhhhhh So Sweet Is She Yourss ?/x

  • MentalistPatrick:

    wouw, I love it.. …
    wouw, I love it.. She sings so beautiful.. five stars, and I’m happy that her brother maked it back fine

  • deannaboo100:

    Her brother came …
    Her brother came back safe and sound :)

  • mariipas94:

    she’s so cute i …
    she’s so cute i loved her

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