“On This Day” was composed by Charles Strouse, award-winning composer of Annie and Bye Bye Birdie at the request of the Commission on Remembrance.  It is an inspiring song that honors America’s fallen and the families they left behind.

The song helps to promote the theme of the Memorial Day National Moment of Remembrance: to connect us all as Americans and to sustain the American spirit. By remembering those who died for our country, we become more aware of our identity as Americans. The song has been created to inspire patriotism and pride in our country's heritage of sacrifice.

In addition to wider recognition of the National Moment of Remembrance, the Commission seeks to focus attention on education, particularly music education, in participating in events of pride and cohesiveness in American society.

Radio Station WMZQ has collaborated with RCA country artist Sara Evans, Interscope Pop/R&B artist Kiley Dean, and Universal rock artist RA to create their renditions of the song ‘On This Day”.

On This Day - Sara Evans (MP3 Format 3.00 MB)

On This Day - Kiley Dean (MP3 Format 3.24 MB)

On This Day - RA (MP3 Format 3.00 MB)

On This Day - The U.S.Army Band - Long Version (MP3 Format 1.84 MB)

On This Day - The U.S.Army Band - Short Version (MP3 Format 0.92 MB)

On This Day Lyrics

On This Day Sheet Music

The song ON THIS DAY by Charles Strouse is published by Helene Blue Musique Ltd., on behalf of Charles Strouse Publications (ASCAP).  All Rights Reserved. The song is protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may download and make a reasonable number of copies of the song only for your own personal use.   You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of these songs, unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner. All writer's proceed are donated to the Commission on Remembrance.