The Tribute Lady Sings for Soldiers

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" The Tribute Lady " 

My name is Susan D. Wiseman, " I’m just one mom, of one soldier, from one family who’s lost a loved one to war (My cousin SP4 Guy Lamar Mears, Jr. KIA – Vietnam)… just doing what I can to show my support for our son, SPC David Dale, who returned wounded from IRAQ in May ‘o7, and, to all our troops and, this GREAT NATION!" … through sharing "My Gift of Song". 

I’m just a housewife, known as " The Tribute Lady "  through my free online Music Ministry & performances across the country to thousands of vets, troops, 9/11, police, firefighters, rescue workers, & military…due to a number of Tribute songs I’ve been inspired to write over the last several years since  our youngest son was sworn into the Army becoming an M1A2 Tanker serving with 1st CAV out of Fort Hood, Texas, later deploying to IRAQ, then, returning wounded in May ’07.
My music is my personal "THANK YOU" to each & every person who steps forward to serve this GREAT NATION!  

     

 

I am not a musician. I cannot read or write music. However, I DO realize I’ve been given a gift by God," My Gift of Song" … the title of the upcoming book of the stories behind the songs I’ve been inspired to write. 

I can ONLY write when inspired & led. I NEVER know "when" it will happen, but, when "it" does…my whole world stops until I get the "song" out. 

People often ask me "where" I get these beautiful, moving melodies, I tell them, "That’s what I feel…in my heart. Literally, like the "chords" of my heart, it’s what I FEEL!" 

All my songs are FREE to download… or use on websites, provided proper copyright information is given. LINKS are appreciated, so, others may access the free downloads, also.

All my songs are based on my deep faith in God, love for family, and, my deep appreciation for freedom.
" It Is The Soldier " is the song that has now become the foundation of my music ministry, it was written just days before our youngest son was sworn into the Army…it’s actually my prayer, my cry to God to protect our son.
  • That same titled CD, was awarded …
  • "It Is The Soldier" –  2005 – CD of the Year AWARD
  • Presented by The Military Writer’s Society of America
Many of my songs have been inspired from all the feelings I’ve had as a mom of a soldier, a deployed soldier, a wounded soldier…as well as,  having lost my cousin in war … and, several songs were inspired by fallen soldiers, including the loss of our son’s good friend, CPL John Paul Barta…others were inspired by wounded soldiers, 9/11, police, firefighters, rescue workers, Rolling Thunder, The Vietnam Memorial Wall, The Pentagon Memorial Park project, gold star mothers, Pearl Harbor, Ground Zero, as well as, children suffering from illness.
  • ALL my music is FREE to stream/download…nothing is sold.
  • Cd’s are available on request, No Charge, as God provides.
Also, under "Free Downloads" section of my homepage…
http://www.thetributelady.com/  ( Site is being updated Nov-Dec ’08)
(Homepage) was also awarded the following AWARDS presented by The Military Writer’s Society of America.
  • LZ Angel – AWARD
  • The Vietnam Experience – HUMANITARIAN AWARD

My husband, Larry & I have dedicated our lives, time & talents to supporting our troops & ALL those who step forward & serve our nation…performing all across our nation on a volunteer basis.

My husband Larry S. Wiseman is an accomplished Trumpeter of 50 years, having had a professional career of some 20 years, and, is now a "Hall of Fame" Bugler as well as, serving as Ga. State Director of "Bugle’s Across America", and, I serve as Asst.
GA. State Director … recently, we have both also been appointed "Bugles Across America " – National Coordinators.  BAA is a 501-c3 organization of some 6,000 volunteers who serve to provide LIVE Taps for our Veterans & Fallen.

I also created & maintain the OFFICIAL "Bugles Across America’s" MySpace site, on behalf of BAA & former Marine Tom Day, the organization’s Founder …  http://www.baavolunteers.org/

susandwiseman_400Larry has played for many name acts over his 20 Music Career … and, in Aug. 2006 performed his arrangement of our national anthem,
" The Star Spangled Banner " …  LIVE at Shea Stadium for the New York Mets game.

We are honorary members of The Vietnam DUSTOFF Association, of which Larry is the Chaplain. Larry is also an Honorary member of Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs – Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Memorial Services Detachment.

As Larry & I have performed all across America, it has only deepened our love for each other, our country, our service members & ALL those who serve & protect this nation and our freedoms.

We performed LIVE by request of the victim’s families for the 5th Anniversary of 9/11 at Ground Zero for the America’s 9/11 Victim’s Memorial Quilt’s induction Dedication Ceremony into the permanent World Trade Center museum…we have also performed for the Dedication of the first 9/11 Memorial in Green Bay, Wisconsin in June 2005, The Traveling Vietnam Wall, private appreciation soldier party in Texas, for firefighters of San Diego, " Salute to the Military " & Military Writer’s Conference in San Diego, DUSTOFF Medivac Reunions, Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Remembrances, service members memorials & services, as well as live at the Pacific National Cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii…  http://www.honorflightfayette.org/ ‘s  inaugural flight to carry Georgia’s WW II veterans to D.C. to visit their memorial.

Larry recently sounded Taps at the national WWII Memorial for the White House Commission on Remembrance on Memorial Day 2008
In Nov. 2007, we performed LIVE for the 25th Anniversary Opening Music/Poetry Event at The Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C…performing the song inspired by the loving memory of my cousin, SP4 Guy Lamar Mears, Jr.  ….

"6 West-Line 5 " – (Go There For Me) … my cousin’s name’s position on the wall.

That performance prompted the request from filmmaker Rusty Farst to use of my music as the soundtrack of the upcoming movie/documentary Fall 2008 release,
"A Wall As Witness"… 

http://www.awallaswitness.com/

During June 13-15, 2008 we performed for the Opening Ceremony of The Traveling Vietnam Veteran’s Wall  as well as two additional days of performances throughout their exhibits locally here in the metro Atlanta area.

Also in June 2008, we performed a 2 hour free concert of my Tribute songs for the Military Salute’s " Honor & Remember Ride " in Washington, D.C. … a group of riders, mostly Patriot Guard riders, from Minnesota…who traveled to all the memorials & monuments in Washington, D.C.
I have accepted an invitation by the Minnesota State Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs to perform at the State Capitol in June 2009, for a 3 day "Welcome Home" Event honoring Vietnam veterans & others serving in our military.

Oct. 2008 – I performed for the "Mother’s of the Military" & "White County Women’s Group" in Cleveland, Ga. for a special luncheon/concert in honor of our Veterans.

Veteran’s DAY- Nov. 11, 2008, Larry sounded Echo Taps for the Dedication Ceremony of "The Veterans Wall of HONOR " in McDonough, Ga.  a 5 year project, vision & dream of WW II Veteran Joseph Consalvo & his daughter, Navy Veteran Joanne Consalvo-Mulvaney.  

While interviewing the visionary, Navy Veteran Joanne Consalvo-Mulvaney & attending the Dedication Ceremony on Veteran’s DAY I was yet again inspired & moved to song… to HONOR them, jALL … ALL our Veterans, it’s titled, " Honor & Remember " – ( Veteran’s Wall of HONOR )

The INSTRUMENTAL Version ( Trumpet Tears ) is up on the music page & the Vocal Version will be up soon.
INSTRUMENTAL – " Honor & Remember " –  ( Trumpet Tears )
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7094461

There’s also a DEMO of the soon to be released VIDEO of the Dedication events, which will include the song the " Honor & Remember " – (Veteran’s Wall of HONOR)  as well as, the moving song, " A River of Freedom " …. The DEMO VIDEO may be viewed at …
DEMO – VIDEO … " A River of Freedom " – ( Veteran’s Wall of HONOR )
http://bands.soundclick.com/share/73322
  
I have also been requested to perform in Germany, and, will attend Landstuhl hospital in late May ’09…sharing my heart through song, with our military families & some of our troops there.

Feel free to visit any of the links below, and, share the songs/sites/lyrics/etc with anyone you so desire & you may use my music on websites/personal pages/etc…provided proper copyright info is given & links are appreciated so others may access free downloads, too.
May something you hear be a blessing to you & your’s, and, lead to Christ!

"THANK YOU" … for ALL you do for our Veterans & Troops!

God Bless, " Only For HIM!"
In HIS service,

Susan D. Wiseman – "Bugles Across America" National Coordinator & GA. State Asst. Director – http://www.buglesacrossamerica.org/ 
Editor – http://www.baavolunteers.org/
www.myspace.com/buglesacrossamerica 
                       
Susan D. Wiseman – " The Tribute Lady "http://www.thetributelady.com/

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