| Meeting Patriot Charlie Daniels
(September
5, 2007) | 
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While many younger patriots might be unaware of
who Charlie Daniels is . . . that is not the case for those who
proudly serve our great country and fellow citizens in the military.
For years this country music legend and his band have been
entertaining the troops wherever their tour of duty might take them
including Iraq and Afghanistan.
Charlie Daniels does so out of love and pride of country and
endearing respect for our brave troops. Nor is it
about self, which is a noble trait shared by other
living and past celebrity patriots like Bob Hope, Wayne Newton, Ann-Margret, John Wayne, Gary Sinise, Fred Travalena, Lee Ann Womack,
Chuck Norris, and others listed in Stars… There For The Troops. |
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Charlie Daniels and David Bancroft, founder of USA Patriotism!
(David presented his poem,
Patriot
Charlie Daniels, to Charlie) |
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You can easily see it in Charlie Daniels'
expressions and hear it in his voice when he talks about the troops.
And it is so very evident in the associated DVD that comes with
the purchase of The Charlie Daniels Band’s CD,
Live From Iraq. |
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David Bancroft, Charlie Daniels, and Mike Bancroft,
Marine / Iraq War veteran |
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In fact, watching the DVD stirred this father of a
Marine veteran to write my poem,
Patriot Charlie Daniels, which I
was able to present a signed copy to Charlie before his concert in
Houston, Texas on September 1, 2007.
What made my meeting Charlie Daniels especially
memorable was being able to introduce him to my youngest son, who
served in Iraq.
And it was very touching to see the same
respectful, caring look in Charlie’s eyes when he shook my son’s
hand and hearing the same when he thanked him for serving. (My
wife was also very happy to witness how Charlie reacted
to meeting our son.) |
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Charlie is very personable and "listens" to what you
are saying. It also reminded me how Wayne Newton responded
when I met him in May 2007. (I suspect that might be a common
quality of every great celebrity patriot.)
Then there is Charlie Daniels, the performer.
He and his band are excellent musicians and really know how to
entertain . . . You
also witness his love of the USA and pride for our treasured troops.
You can learn more about Charlie Daniels'
patriotic efforts at his recognition
page that includes a link to his website. |
David G. Bancroft
Founder / Owner
USA Patriotism!
Copyright 2007
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