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List Price: $12.98 | | Label: Altissimo Records
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Released: May 4, 2004 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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Hero for Today Track Listing:
1. Heroic Fanfare
2. Hymn to the Fallen [From Saving Private Ryan]
3. Hero for Today
4. Battle Hymn of the Republic
5. America the Beautiful
6. God Bless the U.S.A.
7. Here's to America
8. Last Full Measure of Devotion
9. We Were There
10. Duty, Honor, Country
11. This Is My Country
12. Ragged Old Flag
13. Flag Still Flies High
14. God Bless America
15. Armed Services Medley: Semper Paratus/The Air Force Song/Anchors ...
16. Stars and Stripes Forever
Hero for Today Reviews:
Hero For Today 
2009-07-14 - It's easy to forget that everyday many Americans lay down their lives for
the rest of us. These heroes may go unsung but their sacrifice is no less
significant then the heroes of the past. Each track on this album honors the
legacy or heroism in our country and reminds me that no matter when or where
there are citizens who will pay the ultimate price to preserve out country.
The members of the US Army band are in their own way true American Heroes.
Their long and powerful service to our country underlines what it means to
be American. They perform each track on this album with great passion and
listening to it you can feel the power of what these songs represent. They
speak of what is best in our country in American the Beautiful and speak to
pledge of service in Duty Honor Country. If you love great classical or
military music or just love your country this is an excellent album for you.
Also noticed part of the proceeds goes to support the Army Historical Foundation!
A clunker from 2004 
2009-02-12 - US Army Band and Chorus should have skipped this gig. Unfortunaly, these tunes are not well known and not very moving in terms of patriotism.
It was release while the US Army and Marine Corps were fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq with no end in site.
The Army has a department called Psyops. It pushes patriotism. To say it has failed with this album is putting it very mildly.
God Bless America!
2006-07-27 - I listened with at least moist eyes - and often streaming tears - to this stunning collection as I enjoyed a scenic ride on Amtrak from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR. I could not help but be proud and grateful for our most honorable country and the dedication and sacrifice of the people who volunteer to protect and defend her. I bought 15 copies and gave them to my friends and family. I intend to give copies to my best clients. Needless to say, I commend A Hero for Today to all.
Hero For Today 
2006-07-05 - I heard the title song first at the memorial marker ceramony for Paul R. Smith, the first Medal of Honor recipient of the WOT. I went searching for a CD and to my surprise, found it as the title.
Unlike some of the other reviewers, I have found the tone quality very good. My only 'complaint' is the lack of printed lyrics.
While I'm not usually a huge fan of military music, I found the lyrics time appropriate for occassional use in my social studies classes. While we have many discussions about the US policies, many of us can use a reminder of those few that are giving up so much for the many.
This CD is awesome!
2005-08-15 - I bought the CD for my mom who LOVES "We Were There". The 3rd infantry performs a great rendition of it during their concert series every year on the Ellipse in Washington D.C. which includes soldiers wearing the uniforms of the Army as they have evolved and a very stirring speech. Since the 3rd infantry is unable to sell recordings to the public, being able to at least get the song feor my mom was a wonderful present. The other music on the CD was also wonderfully patriotic and beautifully performed.
