Never Forget 9/11

Baltimore native Adam Marino of vs the Earth recently received the honor of being named a Finalist by the Song of the Year ( http://www.songoftheyear.com/ ) songwriting contest. Song of the Year is an international songwriting contest supporting VH-1’s Save the Music Foundation. The Song of the Year judges are some of the biggest names in music including many Grammy Award winners.

Song of the Year is excited to recognize Adam for his exceptional songwriting ability for the song Still Remember You. Adam competed against songwriters from all over the world for this honor. When asked what inspired the song Adam commented that “911”. “I just wanted to give something back to those who had loses so much”. “I went out on the porch on September 11th and the song just wrote itself”.

This is without a doubt one of the most emotional songs I have ever heard. Learn more about this remarkable group and their 9/11 tribute here and if you get the chance and are in the area, you can catch them at Break Away II Sports Lounge in Hagerstown, MD on September 19. They can really bring out the feelings you have inside!

American Sheepdogs

Let me tell you the story of a remarkable American and Navy Veteran, Rich Davis. He is the founder of a pro-troop, pro-American organization called the Chester County Victory Movement (American Sheepdogs) based in West Chester, Pa.

His one man 'support the troops' rally - has blossomed into a grassroot organization populated with exceptional Americans who publicly show their support for our troops. Their support does not end when they put their signs down on Saturday. The membership of the CCVM volunteer numerous hours packing care packages and welcoming our troops when the arrive home.

The power of one: This is the story of Rich Davis and the Chester County Victory Movement. Read the American Sheepdogs story now!

Symbolism of the American Flag

From the book "Our Flag" published in 1989 by the House of Representatives...



"On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution authorizing a committee to devise a seal for the United States of America. This mission, designed to reflect the Founding Fathers' beliefs, values, and sovereignty of the new Nation, did not become a reality until June 20, 1782. In heraldic devices, such as seals, each element has a specific meaning. Even colors have specific meanings. The colors red, white, and blue did not have meanings for The Stars and Stripes when it was adopted in 1777. However, the colors in the Great Seal did have specific meanings. Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, reporting to Congress on the Seal, stated:



"The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valor, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice."



Also this from a book about the American flag published in 1977 by the House of Representatives...



"The star is a symbol of the heavens and the divine goal to which man has aspired from time immemorial; the stripe is symbolic of the rays of light emanating from the sun."