Kids should learn to respect their country from a young age. It’s important for them to understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by those who fought for the freedoms we have now.
One way of paying tribute to the courageous men and women, and to our country, is standing during the National Anthem. Unfortunately, not many youngsters do that nowadays.
The Star Spangled Banner was the official song of the United States before 1931. If you don’t know where it comes from, the words were inspired by a poem called The Defence of Fort M’Henry. This poem was written in September 1814 by Francis Scott Key, who was just an amateur poet.
Key saw the British ships from the Royal Navy attacking Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the Battle of Baltimore. This event, along with the beautiful U.S. flag waving, inspired him to write the lyrics that every proud American remembers.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” is played at sport games and other significant gatherings to send a message that no matter the race, the religion, or the political differences, we are all Americans.
The lyrics along with the music make the anthem pretty challenging to perform. That’s why it’s only sang by professional musicians or played on a recording.
10-year-old Jadon Perez is recognized by his family and friends by his captivating voice.
He’s super famous on TikTok, but he really blew up after a video of him singing the national anthem went viral.
Jadon showcased his talent at a golf tournament fundraiser.
His impressive performance was announced with the words, “I want him to come try out for The Voice, that’s how good this little boy is.”
Jadon captivated the audience and made everyone emotional, even the grown ups who couldn’t get enough of his angelic voice. He got all the praise because of his excellence.
I’m a 75-year-old retired army veteran who served two tours in South Vietnam and also in Desert Storm. Listening to this talented young man really made me realize how great this country is. God bless you, young man, and I hope your life is filled with joy and happiness, one person wrote in the comments under the video.
To watch Jadon sing the national anthem go to the video below.
