NEW RECORDINGS FROM THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND!
As the year 2007 ended, our veterans were treated to two new recordings by
the US Air Force Band, under the Direction of Colonel Dennis M.
Layendecker. Early in the month of December, The Veterans Fund was
contacted by SMSgt Robert K. McConnell, USAF, offering the recordings for
delivery to our VA Medical Centers and State Veterans Homes. We were honored
to help share the distribution of the music of one of our great military bands
with our American Heroes.
The first of these recordings, Heritage to Horizons, is a CD that includes
historical notes and musical selection, featuring all of the ensembles within
the band, that date back to 1943. The second is a brand new recording of
holiday favorites, Holiday Traditions, as recorded by The US Air Force Symphony
Orchestra and Singing Sergeants.
Colonel Layendecker sent this personal note to our veterans:
Dear Veterans,
Seasons Greetings! On behalf of The United States Air Force Band,
Washington, D.C., I would like to off you these compact disc recordings as a
sincere token of appreciation for your selfless dedication and sacrifice to our
great nation. Your devotion and commitment to serving and protecting our
country have helped to preserve the freedoms we hold so dear. It has also
served as an inspiration for generations of young men and women who have so
bravely followed in your footsteps.
I hope that through listening to these
recordings, you will fondly reminisce
about your time in the service, and give thoughts to those who are serving today.
Once again, thank you for your inspiring contributions to our nation, and Happy Holidays!
With fondest regards,
Colonel Dennis M. Layendecker
Commander, USAF Band
Thank you, US Air Force Band, Col Layendecker, and SMSgt McConnell!
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