"Unsung HEROES Life" - Dedicated to SGT. Sam Nichols, USMC
www.PrayingForSam.com
Who Are Sam and Erin?
Sam and Erin are originally from Citrus Heights California. Both attended Casa Robles High School. Erin and Sam are both 23.
They met in high school while participating in the HS Air Force ROTC program.
They have been married four years and are each other’s soul mates.
Sam has been in the Marine Corps for four years. His job title is Cannoneer.
During Sam’s second deployment to Iraq, on July 24, 2007, SGT. Samuel Nichols, was severely wounded by in IED (improvised explosive device) while escorting a convoy in the Dilyala province of Iraq.
During this attack, four of his Marine Corp buddies were killed.
Sam is still in pretty bad shape so I’m sure he isn’t even aware of the deaths of his brothers—but I know one day, he will mourn their passing.
Corporal James H. McRae
Corporal Matthew R. Zindars
Lance Corporal Robert A Lynch
Hospitalman (FMF) Daniel S. Noble
God bless them, all.
NEW...Now you can listen to all 89+ songs stream on the Soundclick Player below! (Just stop the MySpace Player above on the right, first)
" 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
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!
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!
thank you so much, you have opened up hearts when they come to your page. i want to thank you for having Katie on here and i hope my pictures helped you out. Again Thank You
I really appreciate your support and helping spread the word - as a group we can really make a difference! Hope you are doing well and you have a great week!
Help support our troops by visiting the Military Troops Calendar Myspace page (on my top friends), www. militarytroopscalendar. com or my Myspace page and click the Paypal button. Proceeds go to the Fisher House, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and allow us to send the calendars to the troops serving overseas free of charge to thank them for their service to our country. Our goal is to send 17,000 overseas within the next couple weeks. Thank you for your support!
My country ‘tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing. Land where my father died! Land of the Pilgrim’s pride! From ev’ry mountain side, Let freedom ring... My native country thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love. I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills. Like that above... Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees, Sweet freedoms song. Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathes partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong... Our Father’s God to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing. Long may our land be bright, With freedoms holy light; Protect us by thy might, Great God, our King... ~ Samuel Frances Smith
– Remembering all who have served, And those that serve today. Remembering those about to deploy, And those deployed. Remembering our fallen, Those that have given the ultimate sacrifice. And... Remembering the sometimes forgotten, The ones that waited at home loving them....
THANK YOU FOR ACCEPTING ME. I AM A AIR FORCE VETERAN OF DESERT STORM,ALSO MY SON ALSO SERVED AFTER ME . I WAS PROUD TO HAVE SERVED,GOD BLESS YOUR SON AND THANK HIM FOR EVERYTHING
Im not surprised at all that katie is still inspiring, even now, a year and a half after her death... someone was there with me the day that the doctors told me my baby had died... someone was there telling me no, my baby was alive... and now im two weeks away from giving birth to that baby... i know it was Katie... i miss her so much, but she is still here, being a hero! I call her my She-ro... God Bless All Service men and women...
I want to thank you so much for the Tribute you did for Katie and all service women, i cryed for awhile it brought back memories, i ill send you the poem that i gave her family i wrote in tribune to Katie . thank you again soooo much, i can not thank you enough, i miss her soo much
Tribute Lady It's been awhile so we're sending a holiday shout out to all our myspace friends! We just finished putting a Christmas song up on our profile and thought we'd invite you to stop by and give a listen and wish you and yours and all the fans a warm and wonderful holiday season! Mike & Kathy
Thank you for adding me to your list of friends. Your efforts for the families of our soldiers is gracious, generous and compassionate and I am certain it is greatly appreciated by many.
I just wanted to let you know that my CD, “Have Faith,” has finally been released and is now available! Also, if you get a chance, check out my new profile page (with videos on the right side) and my new Website. Leave me a comment and let me know how you are doing.
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