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Chandler Sings the National Anthem

We spent our July 4th at Shelter Cove Marina's Harbour Fest. More about that later. During the part of the show when Shannon Tanner asks the kids if they have a song they'd like to sing, both Charming and I were shocked to see all of our kids eager to participate. ( They don't know the full rendition of more than 3 songs combined, if I had to bet on it) We scooted even closer to the edge of our seats when, lo and behold, Chandler got picked to share his song.


When asked which song he wanted to sing ( they'd been asked to think up patriotic songs) Chandler said " The Star Spangled Banner"

Shannon spent some time remembering the effect this song had on him during his years coaching football and said he just couldn't do this song any way but the right way, so he stood up with his guitar and placed his hand over his heart. The 200+ of us remaining out in the audience followed his lead.

About this time, Chan looks up to him and says " You'll have to lead me, I don't know all the words" ( apparently he thought "Who has a song?" meant" Any requests?")

This sort of thing doesn't phase Shannon Tanner.

So, the two of them sang us through the National Anthem and I was so proud of my boy, of course :)

Shannon then asked Chandler what he wanted to be when he grew up, to which Chandler wasted no time saying " A football player"

Shannon told Chandler that someday, when he is a football player, and he's coming out of that locker room, adrenaline pumping, ready to play some ball-- when he hears The Star Spangled Banner, and gets that lump in his throat as he no doubt will, to always remember this night.

Chandler is sure to.