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Brantley Gilbert Visits Disabled Veterans On Veteran's Day [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:58:19 +0000

Music is a great thing. It can make you feel good when you are feeling your worst. That is why I love this video. Musicians on Call is an organization that brings music to the bedside of hospital patients. Musicians On Call was started back in 1999 by musician Kenli Mattus. He was performing for [...]

Veteran's Day 2012 – Statler Brothers Song To Honor Vets

Kevin Richards — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:51:12 +0000

In honor of Veteran’s Day 2012, I wanted to share one of my favorite songs that honors the vets. In 1989, the Statler Brothers scored their final top 10 hit with a song titled ‘More Than A Name On A Wall.’ Penned by Jimmy Fortune, the tenor of the group, ‘More Than A Name On [...]

Americans Observe Veterans Day

Joe Student — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:00:58 +0000

Millions of Americans took time to observe Veterans Day in cities across the nation on Sunday. Ceremonies, moments of silence and parades were held to thank and memorialize the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who have served the country’s military. President Barack Obama placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown [...]

WGNA Honors Vets – Veterans Day 2012

Kevin Richards — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:17:15 +0000

We recently asked WGNA listeners to honor Albany area vets. We’d like to take a moment to say thank you to the following Veterans as we salute Veteran’s Day 2012. You can add your vet in the comment section below. Amy Clausen-Smith My husband, Matt Smith, and I are from Saratoga – we were married [...]

Looking For Albany Area Veterans

Kevin Richards — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:30:44 +0000

This weekend, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, I will feature a special edition of the Sunday Morning Classic Country Hall of Fame Show honoring veterans in the Albany, New York area. If you know of a veteran from the Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady or Troy, New York area, please submit their information in the comment section below [...]

Albany Area List of Veterans Day Memorials, Parades and Events

Bryen — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:00:11 +0000

Veterans Day is a federal holiday where we take pause to recognize and remember the sacrifices made by those who have fought for our great nation and those who continue to do so. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which is to specifically recognize those who have passed away. Veterans Day also marks the official end to World War I. Here are some ways to show your respect and support on November 11th.