“I’ll Be Here For You” describes the strength of real unending love. Maybe it’s a mother’s love, a brother’s or sister’s love, the love of a spouse, best friend or even the love of a greater being, call it God, the universe, etc. I began co-writing this song in 2006 with my long time music friend Jim Fischer. We had been asked to submit a song for an independent film about love that always “hangs in there “. Even though it wasn’t chosen, I had a very strong feeling about this song and knew there was some reason for it to be written.

Four years later, my friend Talbot Snow, who had been key in writing and producing this song, really felt we could create a heartfelt patriotic video to present it’s message. I have several friends who fought in Viet Nam, the Gulf war, Iraq and Afghanistan. Some are currently still stationed there. After listening to their experiences it became clear to me how they rely on the love of family and friends to get them through some of the most tedious and horrific moments. Many of them are in places they never dreamed they would see, doing a tough job simply because they have been ordered to be there. There isn’t a day that goes by without thinking about their loved ones who are living in a safer place. Their constant hope is that they will see them again soon. Even in the most dangerous situations, enduring love from home gives them hope to see another day.

Unconditional love doesn’t care about religion or politics, war or peace.

These are “our” people who deserve our loving support no matter what, because in real time… they are there on the ground putting their lives in danger until they can come home.