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"Dover" was written by John Flynn as a response to the US policy of not letting the caskets of fallen American soldiers be photographed as they returned home. He felt it was wrong that the cost of the war was being hidden and that the sacrifices of these brave men and women were not being acknowledged. It was written around the time of the 1,000th US Military death in the Iraq war.
This song is a tribute to those who make the ultimate sacrifice in their duty to our country.
Performance at North American Folk Alliance
Feb 2006 Austin, TX
To see a powerful slide show to the CD version of the song check out...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7X2iJ9usjw
"Dover" is on John's new CD, "Two Wolves", available at amazon.com, iTunes, and John's web site www.johnflynn.net
For more about John, check....
www.johnflynn.net
www.myspace.com/johnflynnfolksinger
"Dover" © 2005 Flying Stone Music (ASCAP)
Video by Tshirt Cathy
www.myspace.com/tshirtcathy
www.mettafourrecords.com
www.gypsysoul.fm
this songs means a lot to us people in delaware it shows that we are a state and we can do things that is unexpect and that we can fight like anyone else in the united states but the only station i have heard it play on 947 wdsd
By JTCTMW [Affiliate User] 1206473169 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveIt's not country really. he is listed as folk.
By MasterOfZorg [Affiliate User] 1206089213 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveI hate Country music...but I heard this song on WXPN and it touched me and brought a tear to my eye. My son is serving in the US Army. He is still in training stateside.
By mrbbrad [Affiliate User] 1205930865 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveGod Bless all those who service in any branch and teh song is wonderful. It needs to be played more so that no one ever forgets our fallen heros. It would please me to know the big airplanes were landing empty, but until that happens we need to honor those fallen brothers and sisters and pray that the precious cargo and pray for the loved ones they leave behind. We need to pray for the living and hope they all come home alive and save. God Bless you all and God Bless America.
By milehighnick [Affiliate User] 1205796880 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveI heard this song on the local country station while I was working on Dover AFB recently. It is a strong message that needs to be heard. These young men and women need to be recognized and remembered.
MSgt, USAF (Ret)
My Friend told me about this song and it touched me when I heard it. My son just joined the USAF and I am very proud of him and all men and women of all military branches. Thank you & God Bless you all.
By tweetyUSAF [Affiliate User] 1204898754 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveI've had the honor of flying my fallen brothers and sisters home more times than I can count.
I love and cherish each and every one of them.
God Bless you all.
I disagree with you on the policy of pictures. It was misreported. The pentagon is right to let each soldier receive proper honor with their families and not have their bodies and caskets be part of a media circus.
As for your song and sentiment, Keep up the good work. May God bless the American Serviceperson.
Don't get me wrong. Our heros are still lossing there lives over there. The number of deaths have gone down in past few months but the news is so twisted and one sided that they don't want to report it. It's pretty sick in my opinion that they want to get there ratings off of the deaths of our men and women serving over seas. Really opens you r eyes doesn't it!
By subisti1 [Affiliate User] 1203144259 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveQuestion for all who've commented they work/have ties to DAFB.....it seems that there are very few news reports of deaths of US service people in recent months....hopefully, that is accurate, but I'm wondering....have the media just stopped reporting them?
By rokes52 [Affiliate User] 1203009214 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveMy father is a piolet at DAFB that brings those angles back home to there familys. Great song that is very dear to me. Very sad song.
By subisti1 [Affiliate User] 1202907654 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveMy husband is a member of the DAFB Honor Guard so this song really hits close to home. It really is a great song!
By gizmosmom07 [Affiliate User] 1202877836 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveIt's hard to say exactly what I want to here. But I have a close connection with this song, similar to many who've posted here. This is a beautiful song.
By beansfree [Affiliate User] 1202838387 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveLove this song! I too work at Dover AFB on these C5s. Ive been over to the desert and loaded the precious cargo you sing of onto our C5s. It makes you cry every time you see a plane come in full of these "Angels", as we call them. Thank you for honoring our fallen and I pray others will too!
By MzSasquatch [Affiliate User] 1202830134 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveProud DAFB flighline mechanic that is glad to be a small part of this somber and honorable mission. Great song.
By adrianspeeder [Affiliate User] 1202503883 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveThis is a great song. I cried when I heard it. My husband is a member of the DAFB Honor Guard also so it definately hits close to home.
By proudAFwife07 [Affiliate User] 1202107710 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveI head this song for the first time today. I am a member of the Dover Air Force Base Honor Guard and i have been telling everyone about this song. Hearing it brings a tear to my eye.
By Satheddal [Affiliate User] 1201963616 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveThanks so much for an awesome song. I also live near the dover air force base. My son loves looking up in the sky to see the big C-5 airplanes fly over our home. Next time we see one I will be sure to let him know that a hero is flying home. Thanks for an awesome song! Glad to hear that it is getting lots of air time in our area. The local radio station was saying how they are getting an overwhelming amount of requests for this song!
By Linda8738 [Affiliate User] 1201500843 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveI live 3 miles from the base - C5s take off every day at 4pm, and land every night at 8pm. They fly over my house.
By CommentorX [Affiliate User] 1201412758 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveHe is the most under rated singer songwriter out there. He has great songs but doesn't get the airplay he deserves. Dover is awesome as is I Will Not Fear.
By swa1959 [Affiliate User] 1201340677 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveJohn Thank you for this powerfull song.I live near Dover Delaware. I often wonder how many C5 coming home with our military to be layed to rest. Our American heros.Welcome home.
Frank
yep...
By JustTunes [Affiliate User] 1196468104 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveI want to issue a Thank You to all those who have served. Words cannot describe how deeply it is appreciated.
*salute*
Great singer, fantastic song!
By marjiew321 [Affiliate User] 1193477937 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveHe came to my school. He's nice.
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