From the Author
The initial idea for this recording came about when, at the behest of the U.S. Department of Defense, I was touring the country delivering speeches on behalf of Korean War veterans. The idea fell into full fruition when, along with Ed McMahon and singer Randy Travis, I was asked to narrate a piece at the MCI Center in Washington, DC. The response was overwhelming and it took me back to earlier in the day when I had the opportunity to visit Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland and spoke with some of our young servicemen and women who had been wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a Purple Heart veteran, I understood what they were going through; moreover I was struck by their courage and dedication, and was reminded that, like all veterans, their only aim is to serve this country - and to serve it without reservation. When I returned home, I thought of writing and recording a tribute to all veterans. The result is VOICES: A Tribute to the American Veteran. Voices is not designed to be an endorsement of any political party. The sole purpose of this offering is to pay tribute to those who have served and are now serving this nation. It is to honor those who have fought and died for the principles of freedom that we, as Americans, so enjoy today.
James McEachin