Coming Home ... A tribute

"Some events are written in pencil; War writes in permanent marker." - Letha Costin

I was listening to an interview on NPR with several veterans at various stages of their return from deployment. While I consider myself to be empathetic, I realized that I didn't really "get" how much time this process can take. I was also guilty of having some subconscious idea that the goal was to get back to normal. However, normal had moved for most of these veterans. There was no going back...only forward.

As any good writer would do, I crafted lyrics that represent a single aspect of this multi-faceted creature called war. Miles constructed the chorus and amazing music. Gregg, who is a navy veteran, put his heart and voice into the song.
I hope that it increases greater awareness and inspires deeper compassion for those who have served, their family, and friends.

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[1rdrydr]

Please make a facebook page so that I can become a fan.

[1rdrydr]

Love you guys. Putting this on my facebook. I've already sent it to my friends at the USO in RDU.

[owlsdaughter]

This is really excellent. Sending it to my dad, who I know will understand. (Ret. Col., Army Rangers).

[DancingMoon01]

What an extraordinary tribute to the men and women who have given so much. Through this gift of words, music, voice and pictures you have captured a way to console what isn't possible. Thank you for this deep knowing and understanding and for sharing it with us.

[DianaHenderson444]

Beautiful song and wonderful video tribute. Thanks, Transzenders, for your amazing work!

[karennewton1atgmail]

Thanks, Greg and the Transzenders for putting together such a beautiful tribute! It's important to remember the tremendous sacrifices our military people make, have made, and will continue to make on our behalf.

[martinbrossman]

Nice video and thanks to all the vets that watch this.

[bmf011]

Wow!! What a very touching, thoughtful and thought provoking video----Thank you

[dickhodgin]

very nice