Steve Amerson to Sing at the New York Stock Exchange
by Staff
March 4, 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY, (christiansunite.com) -- Steve Amerson, well-known Inspirational music artist will be singing at the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation's "Circle of Honor" Dinner Gala at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, March 11, 2008.Approximately 35 Medal of Honor recipients will be in attendance along with guests and the boards of directors of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and Foundation.
Steve will be singing four selections including "Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones," a moving tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. This song was composed by Senator Orrin Hatch, Lowell Alexander and Phil Naish. Other selections to be sung by Steve Amerson include "The Star-Spangled Banner," "God Bless America" and "Into The Fire."
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. It is awarded to a person who, while a member of the Armed Services, distinguishes himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
The Foundation will present the "Courageous Spirit Award," to a US Army master sergeant representing all of the wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan. The "Distinguished Citizenship Award" will be presented to Citi Smith Barney for its contributions to enhancing awareness of the Medal of Honor in a spirit of selflessness and gratitude. "The Circle of Honor Award" will be given to Frederick W. Smith, Chairman & CEO of FedEx, for service to country and contributions to American free enterprise.
Previous recipients of the "Circle of Honor Award" include General (USAF-Retired) Richard Myers, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, The Honorable Paul Wolfowitz, Deputy Secretary of Defense, Mr. Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon, and Mr. Harry Gray, WWII veteran from the Battle of the Bulge and previous chairman & CEO of United Technologies Corporation.
The song "Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones" can be viewed online at http://www.steveamerson.com/blades.
