A Holiday Tribute to the Troops: From Another Time and Place

Posted on December 14, 2007

Mary Dawson has written a number of informative songwriting articles for Internet Writing Journal. She also wrote the lyrics for this moving new song entitled "From Another Time and Place." The song is based on the memories of Mary's longtime music writing partner, Sal Anthony.

Sal was a 19-year old Marine serving in Viet Nam and he has strong memories of how difficult it was to be in a war zone, missing his family during the holidays. Here's a video of the song: Anthony performs. Proceeds from the song will go to the Fisher House Foundation that supplies housing for the families of wounded soldiers who are undergoing medical treatment.

Our thoughts are with all those who are stationed away from their families this holiday season.