One year. One year today without being able to call my Dad and hear his wisdom, his wit or his advice. 365 days without hearing his laugh or seeing his delight in me, for my Mom or for my children. 525,600 minutes wishing I had one more minute with him. It is just as surreal today.
Because of the recklessness of another, my healthy and vibrant father was tragically killed. Instead of flying home to celebrate my son’s first birthday, my Mom’s birthday and my own birthday, we planned a memorial service for the best man I have ever known.
I wrote the song, “I Know Your Name” in homage to him and to this experience. Many people in this world have experienced sudden grief and loss and perhaps it can bring comfort to other hurting hearts. I am specifically releasing this song today-on this first anniversary, April 5th, 2023 - in order to have a say and in order be exactly what my Dad taught us to be..
Proceeds of this song will go to the James S. Drennan Memorial Orchestra Scholarship fund where my Dad was a charter member of the orchestra and trumpet and baritone player for over 25 years.
May this song and our lives honor his incredible legacy.
