Well, we had a visitor recently. Yup, he is truly a patriot for taking time to travel and see troops. Charlie Daniels is the MAN!! I have no info about where else he was or is going. I will keep it that way. His safety is important and we want him to keep on his mission to serve the troops. I have had friends who got deployed to Gitmo and he has been there many times. With many of the detainees throwing their feces at MPs, I am sure his visits were welcomed.
He arrived here with some band members, signed autographs, let us take some pictures, and then he played for us. I got the chance to meet him aaand get a picture with him. He was in high spirits, and it was no doubt contagious. There was not enough time to have a conversation with him, but that was ok. We had a long line of people waiting, and not much time allotted due to his busy schedule. Once he finished signing autographs, then he played some patriotic songs, and rocky top. A lot of people are mistaken and think it is the fight song for the univ of tn, but it is not (sorry if you thought that, roll tide!). The highlight of the concert was apparently when one of the guys from my platoon got up on stage and played a few songs with Charlie and his band. He was tickled silly because he is a huge blue grass fan and player. I did miss the concert, but was told all about it, and my platoon sergeant took pictures for me. The entire platoon wanted to go see him play, so me and one of my high speed sergeants volunteered to man our guard tower during the concert. Boring, but it was worth it. My morale is usually high, so it was more important to me that my platoon see him play. Overall, it was a great day! No one was hurt, and Charlie did what he does best (being a Patriot and Musician, in that order).
"You only have what you give. It's by spending yourself that you
become rich." Isabel Allende (my friend Shelley emailed me this one.
Thanks girl!)
My cousin's husband told me about this appearance and after the week you had last week, I'm glad for all of you for this opportunity. I'm also impressed by the way you lead. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your thoughts in this blog. It's one of the first things I do every day - read what you have to say.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 13, 2005 at 08:35 AM
"Lance in Iraq" (look to the Army Blogroll on the left) who is also a part of the 278th has posted some pictures of the CDB concert.
Posted by: gavin | April 13, 2005 at 03:13 PM
Well, I am glad you get some perks for being over there. So cute that I can see the picture he is signing is of you and Tiff. You are such a thoughtful husband even when you are far away from home. The women in your life must have given you a great upbringing or a ringing of some sort to keep you in line. haha
Take care of yourself and stay away from volunteering for any convoys.
love ya
Posted by: Nikki | April 13, 2005 at 05:17 PM
Oh man. I'm completely jealous. I would love to see CDB!
I also love to read CD's Soapbox, on his website. He always has somethin good to say.
http://www.charliedaniels.com/soapbox/soapbox.asp
Posted by: Chad | April 14, 2005 at 01:46 AM
Sure Nikki, all due to the women who raised me. Are you including yourself? Ha ha funny sister you are.. Yeah, I saw how tough you were (from living with 3 bros), and figured that I better treat women right or else you would be lookin' to straighten me out, hee hee.
Chad-- CONGRATS on then engagement! Cherish Her Daily. dig the PTA site. later
Posted by: Shawn | April 14, 2005 at 02:59 AM