“When I was on Active Duty, I used to play the guitar with some of my buddies, but then it changed a little. Instead of playing with my buddies, somehow I ended up playing for my buddies, and they were making requests and asking me to learn their favorite songs. I don't know what they would say, but as for me, the music was such a blessing out in the desert. It could have been a miserable day, but once I started playing the guitar and some of them started singing along, it almost felt like I was back home at the lake with some friends, just relaxing by a campfire. It was therapeutic.”
Chad Van Rys is currently prominently featured in "Born Again American" video launched by Norman Lear and Declare Yourself. Declare Yourself is a non-profit dedicated to encouraging people to serve their country, including military service.
Hi Chad, Hope all has been well out there. We're up going to a Memorial day event this morning.
When you have a chance, check out the song, "The Ballad of the Night Stalkers (NSDQ)", I wrote it to remember my fallen friend, CW3 Donovan L. Briley,U.S. Army.
Keep up your good music my friend, I keep your song, "The Veterans", it's always burning my iPod up.
hey, friday night is my CD release party @ AC Lounge in North Park (30th & Adams), if you'd like to be added onto the VIP list (you won't have to pay to get in), please let me know!
ps. if you don't have my CD yet, you can download it here :(cut and paste)
Chad..I am so proud of you! You have come such a long way. You are amazing! You should let me know when you are around. Maybe we can hang out and catch up.
sure that'd be awesome. I recently enlisted in the Tx Army National Guard so I'm just about to leave for Basic Training at Fort Jackson. It was inspiring to hear everyone at the Salute to the Troops and I'm looking forward to serving.
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