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Listen to the song "Red, White and Blue" here
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About "Red, White and Blue"
A new song by a former soldier and country music songwriter and performer pays tribute to the men and women in uniform he said sacrifice the comforts of home and their loved ones for the freedoms America enjoys.
A Minneapolis-based songwriter known simply as "Rockie" has debuted "Red White and Blue" in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa.
Its lyrics bring veterans to tears and servicemembers to stand at attention.
In the song, Rockie calls members of the armed forces "modern-day Minutemen and –women, like heroes from the past" who reflect the values America holds dear.
He points out that America's military is a cross section of America, representing every corner of the country, every race, every religion and every socioeconomic status.
Despite their diverse backgrounds, Rockie sings, all are "red, white and blue," ready to respond to whatever mission their country calls upon them to carry out. "The military is a melting pot," said Rockie, who served with the 50th Signal Battalion at Fort Bragg, N.C.
"Regardless of their background, they're all part of the same team, and that's why all of America needs to support the troops." "Red, White and Blue" reflects Rockie's love of the military and his hope that his fellow Americans will "get behind these kids" and support them, particularly when they go into harm's way in their country's defense.