This song was given "Courage" as it's title to honor those in uniform, past and present, serving and fallen, who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. It is the first of a three part song in Alien Sun. Although the song doesn't contain vocals, it is full of emotion and grips the listener from the second it begins to the very end. Featured in this song is an instrument known as an erhu, which has been dubbed several times to give the song a haunting melodic feel.