first of all, everything patriotic makes me cry ... sometimes a little ... sometimes buckets. i have a long list of favorites. these are in no particular order:
anything by Susa.
"Proud to Be An American", by Lee Greenwood.
"Star Spangled Banner"
"The 1812 Overture"
"My Country, 'Tis of Thee"
the last two strike me as particularly remarkable. We fought the War of 1812 against the British Empire. the melody for "My Country ..." is the basis for both an American patriotic song and for the British National Anthem. these two tunes remind me that enemies can become allies; that sacrifice on the battlefield is not in vain; their souls are not wasted unless we fail to make good of their sacrifice.
on this Memorial Day ... and I hope on all future Memorial Days ... i may honor the memory of American souls in particular ... but i will honor also the souls of every man, woman and child who fought and died, under the flags of many nations, in pursuit of Freedom, Decency, Compassion, and every other value we hold mutually dear.