" A River of Freedom " - WW II Memorial - Memorial Day 2008
"The Tribute Lady "
" I'm just one mom, of one soldier, from one family who's lost a loved one to war (My cousin, Guy Lamar Mears, Jr. - KIA - Vietnam)...just doing what I can to show my support for our son, SPC. David Dale, who returned wounded from IRAQ in May 'o7, as well as, all our troops & this GREAT NATION!
"The Tribute Lady" ...
A title recently given me, due to a number of Tribute Songs I've written over the last several years.
However, there's nothing "special" about me, I'm just a housewife, mom.
I often describe myself as ... " One mom, of one soldier, from one family who's lost a loved one to war (My cousin in Vietnam)... just doing what I can to show my support for our son, who returned wounded from IRAQ in May 'o7, all our troops and, this GREAT NATION!" ... through "My Gift of Song", my personal "THANK YOU" to ALL those who serve.
I am not a musician. I cannot read or write music. However, I DO realize I've been given a "Gift of Song", by God.
I can ONLY write when inspired & led. I NEVER know "when" it will happen, but, when "it" does...my whole world stops until I get the "song" out.
People often ask me "where" I get these beautiful, moving melodies, I tell them, "That's what I feel...in my heart. Literally, like the "chords" of my heart, it's what I FEEL!"
All my songs are FREE to download... or use on websites, provided proper copyright information is given. LINKS are appreciated, so, others may access the free downloads, also.
However, my songs my NOT be sold, or, used for ANY commercial purposes!
Homepage ... www.TheTributeLady.com
There are approximately 70 songs available under FREE DOWNLOADS.
In 2005, we passed over half a million downloads...then, I quit counting.
Also, in 2005, "It Is the Soldier" CD was awarded ...
2005 - CD of the Year AWARD
Presented by Military Writer's Society of America... www.MilitaryWriters.com
Folks who may wish to show messages of encouragement & support for our son, SPC. David Dale, wounded in late May '07 in IRAQ...may leave messages at ...
www.MessagesForDavid.com
(Choose your correct speed, enter a valid email & create a password, click "Post a Message", type message, then, SUBMIT)
David was the inspiration for the song "It Is The Soldier"... my prayer, my cry to God on his behalf ... from the heart of a mom.
"My Soldier, my son ... SPC David Dale
Also, In Honor & Remembrance of my son's good friend,
A Tribute in song ... " 'Bye John " - (The Last Goodbye)
Cpl. John Paul Barta -(25)
Corpus Christi, Texas
KIA - IRAQ
Dec. 23, 2006
"NEVER, NEVER ... NEVER FORGET"
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"THOSE I CAN'T FORGET" ... Moving me to song.
May they NEVER be forgotten ...
"NEVER, NEVER ... FORGET!"
In HONOR of & in Remembrance of SPC Brandon T. Titus
Tribute in song,
"Brandon's Coming Home"
SPC Brandon T. Titus - (20)
Boise, Idaho
KIA - IRAQ
Aug. 17, 2004
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THOSE I CAN'T FORGET" ... Moving me to song.
May they NEVER be forgotten ...
"NEVER, NEVER ... FORGET!"
In HONOR of & in Remembrance of SGT. James Daniel Faulkner
SGT James Daniel Faulkner - (23)
Clarksville, Ind.
KIA - IRAQ
Sept. 8, 2004
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Over the past several years, I've been SO blessed, by SO many wonderful folks. The comments, cards, letters, gifts and new friendships have just been overwhelming!
As Larry & I have performed all across America, it has only deepened our love for each other, our country, our service members & ALL those who serve & protect this nation and our freedoms.
As I share my songs with you, may something you hear be a blessing to you & your's, and lead to Christ!
" I sing for an ... Audience of ONE ! "
" I'm in the Army of THE ONE ! "
" In HIS service "
" Only For Him ! "
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Past Appearances, Performances & Events attended have included the following,
Jan. 3, 2007 - Corpus Christi, Texas - Attending the services for our son's good friend, Cpl. John Paul Barta, paying our respects to the family, in support of all our fellow 1-12 CAV company families.
(Larry sounded Echo Taps alongside Army Honor Guard at the funeral of Cpl. John Paul Barta, from our son's 1st Cav., 1-12, 3 BCT company )
Dec. 7, 2006 - Macon, Ga. - " PHSA - Pearl Harbor Survivor's " - Ga. Chapter " State Remembrance Day Dinner " - Returning by request, Performing " God Bless America " - My spoken prayer version to remaining survivors ... and, Larry sounding Taps ... following the moment of silence in remembrance of the exact moment the attack on Pearl began in 1941.
Nov. 11, 2006 - Atlanta, Ga. - " Vietnam DUSTOFF Medivac Helicopter " Veteran's Day - Members Reunion . Performing a 2 hour concert of my Tribute Songs, for the same group my cousin flew with in Vietnam. My cousin Guy Lamar Mears, Jr. - KIA - Vietnam - Oct. 17, 1970 ... was a DUSTOFF Crew Chief)
Oct. 13, 2006 - San Diego, CA. - " Salute to the Military " Opening Concert Performance.
Oct. 13-15, 2006 - San Diego, CA. - " Military Writer's Society of America" Conference - Performing during opening concert ... and, in attendance for 3 day event.
Sept. 8, 2006 - New York, NY - " 9/11 America's Victim's Memorial Quilt" Marriott Financial Hotel - ( Ground Zero ) Performing 4 hours of background music during Public Viewing of ... ( Open to Public )
Sept. 9, 2006 - New York, NY - " 9/11 America's Victim's Memorial Quilt"
( Closed to Public - Open only to victim's, families, & dignitaries ) Performing - " God Will Prevail - The Victim's Anthem " & " You Rescued Me" by request of the victims, families & 9/11 America's Victim's Memorial Quilt's" President, Jeannie Ammermann for the Official Dedication Ceremony - Marriott Financial Center - Ground Zero - during the Induction of quilt into the permanent World Trade Center Museum.
Aug. 19, 2006 - Boise, Idaho - " Brandon T. Titus Memorial Ride " - Paying our respects to this HERO as we visited his graveside, Larry echoed Taps. We also attended the memorial motorcycle ride honoring & remembering Spc. Brandon T. Titus, KIA - IRAQ - Aug. 17, 2004. Brandon's life & service to our nation, ultimate sacrifice, along with the comments from family & friends ... was the inspiration leading to the moving tribute song titled,
" Brandon's Coming Home ".
Aug. 4, 2006 - New York, NY - New York Mets Game - Shea Stadium
Larry Performing "The Star Spangled Banner"
April-July 2006 - LIVE - Online Radio show - " The Tribute Lady - LIVE "
Dec. 7, 2005 - Macon, Ga. - " PHSA - Pearl Harbor Survivor's " - Ga. Chapter " State Remembrance Day Dinner " - Performing for the first time, by request for the remaining Pearl Harbor survivors ... performing " Remembering Pearl " my moving tribute that written after my first visit to The Arizona Memorial in Oahu, Hawaii. Larry also sounded Taps in remembrance of all who perished that fateful day.
Nov. 11, 2005 - Columbus, Ga. - " Military Writer's Society of America " Attended Booksigning ... Meeting several authors, Jeff Edwards, Deborah Tanish, & Jon Hovde, among others.
June 2005 - Robinson, Texas - " Soldier Party " (Fort Hood soldiers ) Performing " It Is The Soldier " for a private party, hosted by Texas rancher ... organized by Texas Military Family Foundation, in support of our troops. Also performing, Ted Nugent, along with many other groups & bands...and, in attendance that day & speaking ... Gov. Rick Perry & Sgt. Jeremy Feldbush who was blinded & seriously injured in Iraq.
June 1, 2005 - Green Bay, Wisconsin - " 9/11 Pen-T Memorial Dedication " Performing - " God Will Prevail - The Victim's Anthem " for the dedication ceremony of the beautiful 9/11 Memorial, replica of the twin towers, engraved on a pentagon shaped base with all the names of the 9/11 victims. Set alongside the river, in front of the Neville Museum.
June 1, 2005 - Green Bay, Wisconsin - "Spirit of America " Concert - set at the ACCLAIMED - " Meyer Theatre " - Performing several of my Tribute songs, including ... " God Will Prevail - The Victim's Anthem, You Rescued Me, Remembering Pearl, 6 West-Line 5, Memories Don't End, Set Me Free, & It Is The Soldier ". Several other groups & entertainers performed for the 9/11 victims families& general public in attendance, in this uplifting concert of love & support for them & our nation.
May 13-15, 2005 - Upper Sandusky, Ohio - " The Traveling Vietnam Wall "
Performing two concerts for this 3 day event ... performing my military tributes, " It Is The Soldier " & " 6 West-Line 5" among others, for Vietnam Veterans & general public in attendance ... in remebrance of my cousin, Guy Lamar Mears, Jr. - KIA - Vietnam - Oct. 17, 1970.
March 31, 2005 - Phoenix, Arizona - " The Traveling Vietnam Wall "
Visiting the "wall" for the first time, finding my cousin's name ( Guy Lamar Mears, Jr. - KIA - Vietnam - Oct. 17, 1970 ) Meeting the President of " The Traveling Vietnam Wall " after he requested us to perform for some of their venues.
Sept. 11, 2004 - San Diego, CA. - " World Memorial/ROS Concert " Attending 3rd Anniversary 9/11 remembrance concert. " God Will Prevail " Video to be shown opening the event.
Sept. 4, 2004 - Pasadena, CA. - " World Memorial/ROS Concert " -
Attending as " God Will Prevail - The Victim's Anthem " Video opened concert event.
2007, will be much the same, along with the upcoming release of two more CDs/Albums, documentary score, Georgia Freedom fund compilation CD,...as well as, the requested book..."My Gift of Song"...along with MySpace OFFICIAL site & OFFICIAL Blog at www.TheTributeLady.blogspot.com.
The future..."whatever" God asks!
As I share my songs with you, may something you hear be a blessing to you & your's, and lead to Christ!
" I sing for an ... Audience of ONE ! "
" I'm in the Army of THE ONE ! "
" In HIS service "
" Only For Him ! "
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And, for the Veterans of Vietnam War & ALL past HEROES...
"THANK YOU" ... is ... NEVER enough!
May we NEVER ... "NEVER, NEVER ... FORGET!"
In HONOR of & in Remembrance of my cousin, SP4 Guy Lamar Mears, Jr.
I'll NEVER forget you, "Litte Guy"... I LOVE you Guy, "Susie"
May your service, sacrifice & memory NEVER fade away as long as there is breath in my soul!
SP4 Guy Lamar Mears, Jr. - (20)
Rockmart, Ga.
KIA - Vietnam
Oct. 17, 1970
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