Dark Day In Milo

"Dark Day in Milo" © is an original song about a 2003 murder in Milo, Iowa. Rodney Heemstra shot Tom Lyon in an argument over some land and was sentenced to life in prison. The sentence has since been overturned and Rod will now spend a few more years in prison for manslaughter. Update: Mr Heemstra was recently released from prison after serving only 4 1/2 years for shooting Tom Lyon. Justice?

Category:

Music

Tags:

• rod
• heemstra
• tom
• lyon
• sweet
• tater
• milo
• iowa
• murder
• ballad
• folk

[ladyjanitor51]

Again, someone trying to make there way down a path well traveled,, get your fact, care about the people you are singing about, and then go get a real job.....

[mrsweettater]

I don't suppose writing a song about a real event in history is worth while. Even if it remains neutral and just states the "facts", so the listener can be the judge. And I do have a "real job" ma'am.

[HonestIowan]

Mr.SweetTater...

As a citizen of Milo, let me apologize for the above comment. This town is full of lonely people who try to make their lives fuller by pretending to have a close connection to this case and the families involved. They get their dander up at a mere mention of Tom Lyon or Rodney Heemstra before even hearing what is being said. Kudos on the song. It was unbiased and in no way paints anyone involved in a negative light.

[mrsweettater]

thanks for the kind words. I knew this song would touch some raw nerves. But I felt that someone had to put this uniquely, "Iowa" story into a song.

[quebecfoxtrot]

What a very beautiful melody.The harmonica added a really atmospheric feel to the story.I do appreciate a well crafted ballad.Kudos to you.

[draftsnpaints]

Good song. Will hopefully make people think the next time they want to get in a fight over something material. Material things can be replaced. A human life can not.

Only three know the truth: Rodney, Tom, and God. Guess who will truly be the server of justice, what ever it may be. Good song.

[curbshoppin]

Nice song i dont know why people would get upset over this song...it happened....

[milocaskey]

As a citizen of Milo as well, I disagree with you Mister "HonestIowan", and if you don't like it, I'll meet you at Centennial Park south of town behind the visitors' bleachers and we'll just see who ends up being lonely!

[mcnubby]

are you one of the lonely, but honest miloans?

[buscuit37]

You are a dbag. This is sick. What the hell do you think you are doing? f-ing idiot!!!