American Legion Post 50 SAL 50 New York USA
Atribute to WWII Veterans written by a pair of USNA grads, Bierstock, 58, and John
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Atribute to WWII Veterans written by a pair of USNA grads, Bierstock, 58, and John
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Atribute to WWII Veterans written by a pair of USNA grads, Bierstock, 58, and John
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Atribute to WWII Veterans written by a pair of USNA grads, Bierstock, 58, and John
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Atribute to WWII Veterans written by a pair of USNA grads, Bierstock, 58, and John
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Atribute to WWII Veterans written by a pair of USNA grads, Bierstock, 58, and John
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
Melnick, 54, of Pompano Beach- a member of Bierstock's band, have written a song:
the mournful "Before You Go" does more than salute those who fought in WWII. It
encourages people
to go out of their way to thank the aging warriors before they die.
"If we had lost that particular war, our whole way of life would have been shot," says
Bierstock, who plays harmonica. "Every ethnic minority would be dead. And the
soldiers are now dying at the rate of about 2,000 every day. I thought we needed to
thank them."
The song is striking a chord. Within four days of Bierstock placing it on the Web, the
song and accompanying photo essay have bounced around nine countries, producing
tears and heartfelt thanks from veterans, their sons and daughters and grandchildren.
Bierstock and Melnick thought about shipping it off to a professional singer, but
because time was running out for so many veterans, they decided it was best to release
it quickly, for free, on the Web.
They've sent the song to Sen. John McCain and others in Washington. Already they
have been invited to perform it in Houston for a Veterans Day tribute - this after just a
few days on the Web. They hope every veteran in America gets a chance to hear it.
"Before You go"
For Release: Monday November 27, 2006
American Legion Post 50 and the Sons of the American Legion will
sponsor its 9th annual Army-Navy Game Watch party at Pelham's
Big Mike’s Pelham Grill on Saturday Dec. 3rd starting at 2 PM. The
beneficiaries will be the USO, the United Service Organization and
the Commander’s Project of the Sons of the American Legion.
This year's Army-Navy football game will be played at the new
Lincoln Financial Stadium in Philadelphia. Watching the players
compete while wearing patches on their jerseys of units deployed
and ships at sea is always a stirring and patriotic sight. Mike’s Grill,
located, at 600 Fifth Avenue, will be ready at 2 PM so all can watch
on television the 2:30 PM kick-off. A buffet lunch will be served and
a raffle will be held for all to participate in. The recommended
donation to the event is $10.
Big Mike’s Pelham Grill is located at 600 Fifth Avenue south of the
New Rochelle line and three blocks north of Lincoln Avenue and the
Pelham Firehouse.
Questions or Reservations please contact: Ken Kraetzer, Jr. D914-
630-3457 or C 914-450-9554 or KGK914@AOL. com.
American Legion Post 50 and the Sons of the American Legion will
sponsor its 9th annual Army-Navy Game Watch party at Pelham's
Big Mike’s Pelham Grill on Saturday Dec. 3rd starting at 2 PM. The
beneficiaries will be the USO, the United Service Organization and
the Commander’s Project of the Sons of the American Legion.
This year's Army-Navy football game will be played at the new
Lincoln Financial Stadium in Philadelphia. Watching the players
compete while wearing patches on their jerseys of units deployed
and ships at sea is always a stirring and patriotic sight. Mike’s Grill,
located, at 600 Fifth Avenue, will be ready at 2 PM so all can watch
on television the 2:30 PM kick-off. A buffet lunch will be served and
a raffle will be held for all to participate in. The recommended
donation to the event is $10.
Big Mike’s Pelham Grill is located at 600 Fifth Avenue south of the
New Rochelle line and three blocks north of Lincoln Avenue and the
Pelham Firehouse.
Questions or Reservations please contact: Ken Kraetzer, Jr. D914-
630-3457 or C 914-450-9554 or KGK914@AOL. com.
| American Legion Post 50, Sons of the American Legion PO Box 293, Pelham NY 10803. www.legionpost50ny.com Army-Navy Football Game Watch Saturday Dec. 2nd 2 PM till 5 PM, Big Mike’s Pelham Grill 600 Fifth Avenue, Pelham NY |
