Bob McCarty Writes

In a post at Mike Anderson’s StLMedia.net yesterday, Mike offered some worthwhile suggestions for his colleagues in the on-air radio business. Under the headline, Two holiday weekends a year really catch my attention…, he wrote:

One is Memorial Day, coming up this weekend, when we remember our family and friends who have given their lives and well-being for our freedom; the other is Veterans’ Day, in November, dedicated to all who have served.

Here are some tunes you might consider throwing into the mix over the next few days.

You have no idea how much military vets from then to now and their families will appreciate your honor of their service and sacrifice.

“Uncle” Bill Tapia’s Stars & Stripes Forever — Bill was born in 1908 and still plays in concert in 2008. How cool is that?

Lee Greenwood’s God Bless The USA — the patriotic standard since the 1980’s.

Charlie Daniel’s In America — Substitute Muslim for Russian in the lyrics and you get a whole new version of the song.

Statlers’ More Than A Name On The Wall — Written by Jimmy Fortune, this song best presented the losses of the survivors of the Vietnam War.

Charlie Daniel’s Still In Saigon — No one who’s ever been to a war wants to go back. But sometimes the memories are difficult to shed.

Note: These songs will only be available thru Monday morning, May 26th.

I recommend you share Mike’s ideas with the folks at your favorite radio station. Good job, Mike!