Military Tribute - " Dear John " -Alfonso Velez

Alfonso Velez, a friend, tells a true story in this song. I was so moved by "Remember Me" and the "Last Letter Home" videos, about U.S. soldiers serving in the Iraq War, I asked him if I could make a video to his song, "Dear John." He wrote it when he worked in a guitar shop. He and a customer got to chatting and he mentioned he was a songwriter. The customer told him his wife had left him during the last of his multiple tours of duty in Iraq. She could not wait for him any longer. "Write about THAT," this veteran said to him, as he left the shop. So he did, right then and there. It all came out of him at once. He wrote this song from his heart.

Please remember your neighbors, your loved ones, your brothers, fathers, sisters, aunts and cousins serving in the military. They are making a very great sacrifice to not be with you. They are putting their lives on the line. Bless them.

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UPDATE:
Recently my friend Alfonso had a live performance and interview on a show that is syndicated on National Public Radio. I thought I would share it with you all.

Pt 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMbPmUZaXoA
Pt 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQp3bgLaZzc
Pt 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc1Cr5lO6Yk
Pt 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBE92dH_Ngo

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[tiger9255]

I serve in the army......this song is very true my best friend got shot and killed yesterday.....

[rhassanroland]

Am very, very sorry to hear about your friend. I can imagine it is very painful for you. May he rest in peace. Please take especially good care of yourself at this time and do whatever positive things you can think of to get you through the days that follow. --RR

[tjrinrok]

made me tear up a little man. real nice song

[rhassanroland]

Thanks for the comment, bro. Peace.

[bacardimama1209]

damn good song ! we often forget the many sacrifices the families in the military make for our freedom. this song is so powerful my heart breaks for "dear john'. lets not forget those who have given up so much more than we know.god bless and hurry home soon all

[kendraj33]

Great to see so many wonderful patriotic videos...hoping that the young soldier that posted a year ago...telling of his friend...I hope your heart is healing...GOD BE WITH YOU...Kendra

[99marinemom]

Thank you!! So often we forget just how large a price our men and women in uniform pay for their service. A very moving video. God Bless.

[TunesNorth]

That was an incredible song and video.

Although very sad, well written and performed.

Thank you for posting.

A Proud US Navy Veteran!

5 *s!