A CALL TO COURAGE

Saxman Darron McKinney is a Police Officer for Detroit. McKinney caught the attention of people nationwide when he gave a riveting performance of his original song, "A Call to Courage," at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial candlelight vigil on May 13, 2001, in Washington, D.C. The song was a tribute to slain police officers and their families. The song features vocals by Nichelle Colvin and has gained in significance after the September 11, 2001 attacks, a coincidence that McKinney finds prophetic--especially since he was invited to perform the song before 18,000 people in Washington, DC nearly 4 months to the day before the attacks occurred. What is even more ironic to McKinney is that he performed the song approximately a half-mile from where the plane would strike the Pentagon But God goes ahead of us says McKinney. Several branches of the US armed services have now picked up on the song and have used it as a rallying point of sorts, and it is even being broadcast on the Pentagon Network around the world. Many cable and educational TV stations have also begun broadcasting the video footage of McKinney's performance of the song that day in Washington, D.C. including Comcast cable in the Detroit area. While McKinney is, in his words, "humbled " by the widespread acceptance the song has received, he states that his initial aim was merely to let his fellow officers know that they were loved and appreciated, a fact that many do not realize until it is too late. Go to http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/darron2

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[macksax]

It was 10 years today me and Nichelle Colvin were Blessed to be invited to perform this song in Washington DC and I give all honor PRAISE, and GLORY to GOD. And to every Law Enforcement Officer / Servant of GOD, May GOD dispatch his angels to watch over each and everyone of us. Officer Darron McKinney Badge #44.

[nate482]

God Bless you ppl so much for doing good things for these ppl that lost family

[macksax]

Thank you, God Bless You.

[bigbluemsp]

Darren I have the CD and I love everything on it.

OUTSTANDING WORK MY FRIEND.

[macksax]

Thank you, that made my day be safe God Bless. Darron.....

[texesjack100]

very nice gee they look after us dont they they lay their lives on the line or all

[texesjack100]

very nice gee they look after us dont they

[LoWoMusic]

D.....great message....great tribute......great music.

Your sis from St. Louis

[teflo2]

Hi Darron;

I met you at Baker's. I'm so glad you led me to this video. The song is awesome, but this video is incredibly moving. It' s so beautiful and the lyrics are just incredible. It's hard to find words to adequately describe the effect the song and the video have together. All I can say is keep up the wonderful music and work you're doing.

God Bless You

[ricaard]

I bought your cd from you two weeks ago at Bert's; Very Nice!

[gerry16122]

God bless all the men and women in law enforcement