[Robert James]

My friend Bill Reese is a Korean war veteran, he lives in Fort Myers Beach, FL
A patriotic song theme came to him in a dream so he wrote the lyrics.
He asked me to provide a melody and record the song.
If you go to the google main page, and type into the search box:
Robert James A Bill Reese Patriotic song
You tube will display a beautiful picture and you will hear Bill's song.
Stay well,
Robert James.

[Ecuadog]

Here is the link to YouTube.

Robert James and Bill Reese's patriotic song

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

Here is the link to YouTube.

Robert James and Bill Reese's patriotic song

Thank you both for bringing this song to us! He sounds a bit like Johnny Cash don'tcha think?

[rustyp]

I like the song - more than like the song. However I don't understand why many patriotic songs lean towards defending our country apparently against an enemy. I respect those that have done that for me. However there is another side of why we give that respect that seems to be getting a little lost in the background. My vote for the national anthem is America The Beautiful (Ray Charles might agree with me). Listen to all verses and it describes many attributes of our beautiful nation including defending her. But for some reason many have migrated to patriotism as an act of defense. I am a snowbird. I take a week to travel 1400 miles. Why - because this is a beautiful country full scenery beyond imagination and full of beautiful people if you take the time to get off the interstate. Take a few minutes and listen and digest - awesome
America the Beautiful. Ray Charles. (1972) - YouTube

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by rustyp

I like the song - more than like the song. However I don't understand why many patriotic songs lean towards defending our country apparently against an enemy. I respect those that have done that for me. However there is another side of why we give that respect that seems to be getting a little lost in the background. My vote for the national anthem is America The Beautiful (Ray Charles might agree with me). Listen to all verses and it describes many attributes of our beautiful nation including defending her. But for some reason many have migrated to patriotism as an act of defense. I am a snowbird. I take a week to travel 1400 miles. Why - because this is a beautiful country full scenery beyond imagination and full of beautiful people if you take the time to get off the interstate. Take a few minutes and listen and digest - awesome
America the Beautiful. Ray Charles. (1972) - YouTube

Well said and I feel...the exact same way.

The truth of the matter is, WWII was the last time our country as a whole and it's "way of life"...were ever truly actually threatened.

Taking the time to see, admire and appreciate the beauty, variety and quantity of our natural resources, which is really at the heart of our success as a nation...is truly worth it.

BTW - very nice song.

[Robert James]

One of the main reasons I agreed to sing and record Bill's song is because it references many aspects of why we should be respectful and thankful. First responders (especially New York 911), our jealously protected freedom of speech, our option to rise from nothing to President of the United States (regardless of color, race, or background), and our freedom to worship as we see fit.
However, it is (to me) important to remember that without the sacrifice of those who served in pursuit of those things, they may not exist today.
Glad (especially for Bill Reese) you like the song.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by rustyp

I like the song - more than like the song. However I don't understand why many patriotic songs lean towards defending our country apparently against an enemy. I respect those that have done that for me. However there is another side of why we give that respect that seems to be getting a little lost in the background. My vote for the national anthem is America The Beautiful (Ray Charles might agree with me). Listen to all verses and it describes many attributes of our beautiful nation including defending her. But for some reason many have migrated to patriotism as an act of defense. I am a snowbird. I take a week to travel 1400 miles. Why - because this is a beautiful country full scenery beyond imagination and full of beautiful people if you take the time to get off the interstate. Take a few minutes and listen and digest - awesome
America the Beautiful. Ray Charles. (1972) - YouTube

I’m with you America the beautiful is the best one

Nice song, thanks. Maybe it’s my age but I too have thought a lot lately about why we have to be so involved in “defensive” actions. Most religions believe in and even pray for some form of God’s kingdom on Earth, yet it seems we have little faith that He can actually establish one without us warring against each other. I wonder what the situation would be today if when threatened we all just prayed and left things in the Creator’s hands. I know many will say we’d be speaking German (Or Japanese, Russian, Chinese, etc.), but lately I do wonder. Not to take anything away from those who have sacrificed so much for us for what they believe was right, but if we could just keep our kids with us I would prefer it.

[rmd2]

Well said and I feel...the exact same way.

The truth of the matter is, WWII was the last time our country as a whole and it's "way of life"...were ever truly actually threatened.


NOW.

[Darlene Lansing]

I listened and I could hear his ‘Love for our Country ‘ and what it stands for .
Thank you for sharing this

[Barborv]

Thank you for the song and for your service. If it wasn't for our defense branches, all the beautiful sites in America and our freedom to travel and see them, wouldn't be possible.