KENI THOMAS: Hero Fund

Keni Thomas

Hero Fund

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All proceeds from this special CD will benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Keni Thomas, a former Army Ranger and lead singer of the country rock band Cornbread, wrote "Hero" several years ago as a tribute to a fellow soldier.

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KENI THOMAS ON THE HERO FUND

The Hero Fund was started to raise awareness for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides scholarships and educational grants for the children of special operations personnel killed in training or real world combat. SOWF is committed to sending over 400 children to college, providing them with educational opportunities their fathers would have wanted them to have.

The quiet professionals of Special Operation forces are all volunteers. And they did so fully knowing the hazards of their chosen profession. The training is dangerous because it has to be. The missions are real-world. Train as you fight. Fight as you train. There has never been a greater need for Special Operations Forces than right now. They are leading the war on terrorism and are in the heaviest and often times unreported fighting in Iraq.

But ask anyone in the military and they will tell you the most difficult job belongs to the families. During the never ending deployments, they are left at home alone to deal with the difficulties of not knowing, the worry and the very real threat of "What if?" This is something I have a huge appreciation for.

As a member of Task Force Ranger I was part of the unit sent into downtown Mogadishu in search of a criminal warlord. You may know the battle from the book and movie Black Hawk Down. We lost 18 Americans in that fight, another 76 were wounded. For those of us who make it out of something like that, you spend the rest of your life thanking the men to your left and to your right. Because they are the reason I am still here today.

This country is at war. Special operations units are at the forefront of the fight. They will go into battle. And men will die. Families will be left shattered.

I wish I could be there to help. To ensure they all come home alive just as my buddies did for me. But as a musician all I have now to offer is the gift of song. I wrote "Hero" years ago as a tribute to a friend of mine. Perhaps the song will move you, inspire you, or motivate you to reach out and embrace a cause, any cause, that supports our troops and their families. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is an excellent start.

RLTW,

Keni Thomas

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  • Hero
    author: Edison Scholes

    outstanding tribute to those who deserve it most from a courageous, talented RANGER

  • Very Touching and Thoughtful
    author: Tawna Ayers

    Keni, I wish to thank you and your buddies for these songs. I have played these over and over again and you know I have "Not Me" on my MySpace web page. They touch my heart being a soldier myself. Thank you again and it is commendable that you are sharing the proceeds to the family of the Special Operations Forces. Thank you guys again!

  • Powerfully moving
    author: Carol

    The is one of the most moving CDs I have ever heard! A real tribute to those who serve out country - and to those who creted it. And the donation is great!

  • Awesome music
    author: Melanie and Teagan

    This CD is awesome. My daughter wants to play it over and over.

  • US Troops:We Salute Our American Heroes
    author: Michael D. Dowdy

    Keni Thomas's Cd " Hero Fund "is an excellent way to salute Our American Heroes-The Brave Men & Women of the US Military Services!

  • A true song from the heart of a true soldier
    author: Norsia

    Thanks for sharing more than just a song but a true experience which many of us veterans and soldiers salute. Hooah! Great Job, www.sergeanth.com

  • VERY poweful!
    author: Cheryl Anne

    Every song on this CD brought tears to my eyes. As the mother of a Marine going to Iraq soon, the words hit me more powerfully than they normally would. LOVED it and will likely wear it out listening to it :) God Bless you and your mission!

  • A wonderful cd & an an excellent way to help our soldiers !!
    author: Linda Lahman

    Every song on this cd is phenominal, heart touching & performed wonderously. I highly recommend this cd to all I know. Keep up the great work Keni !!

  • The Gift of A Song...Is More Than Enough!
    author: Max G. Bunyan, Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist (BMI)

    Keni laments that he wishes he could do more...than just the gift of a song. From his CD liner notes, it's clear that he has walked through the valley of the shadow of death...and come out alive on the other side. Keni, do you remember Clay Othic who was there during the "Black Hawk Down"?.....Keep Singing for our soldiers and special opns!

  • "Not Me" is the greatest song!!
    author: Mary Baker

    I really love the song "Not Me". Although I have only heard this one song, I am going today to get the cd. Who ever wrote it is very blessed with a talent

  • author: ABrock

    Keni and the band,THANK YOU.

  • What awesome songs!!!
    author: Jonathan Hildebrand

    These songs hit so very close to home. My dad is deployed right now in Iraq, and these songs made me cry the moment that I heard them both.

  • Touching songs
    author: mwmxena

    After hearing the song clips on line, I had to buy this CD. Both versions of Hero are great, but Not Me has truly touched me.

  • it was a terrific cd
    author: hero fund

    It was a great album. The background music seems to be too much. I like the acustic version alot better then the others. Of course all music has that background music and most of it all you hear is music and hardly the person singing the song.

  • I love the CD.
    author: Chuck

    I love the CD It is perfect for this time with our service men and women involved in Iraqi Freedom.

  • This Song Touches Me!
    author: Corina Squires

    I heard Not Me for the first time on the radio. I was touched by the song. True emotion from this song. As I listened I thought of my father, A Vietnam Veteran who had volunteered for a risky mission and then I thouht about my ex husband who is a Green Beret. True inspiration from these men who put their necks on the line for us. Thanks Keni for a wonderful true song!

  • I Loved It!
    author: Brittany

    He is a outstanding Singer. I wish him the best of luck in the future. He has a lot going for him.I Hope some day all his dreams for himself comes true.

  • I Loved It!
    author: Brittany

    He is a outstanding Singer. I wish him the best of luck in the future. He has a lot going for him.I Hope some day all his dreams for himself comes true.

  • author: Frankie Gomez

    I'm not real big on country, but this CD is awesome. I saw Keni on CNN the other night and his song "Not Me" got my attention. For me being a military soldier, the words really hit me hard and make me feel for the soldiers who are in harms way now. I will diffently buy this CD.

  • Not Me
    author: Ruth Knolla

    I really liked the song Not Me. It is beautiful and gave me chills. I wish it could be played on the radio more often. I think it is very appropriate now in our culture with the war and how many people are beginning to open their eyes and ears a little more as to why were really here on this earth to take care, love and serve one another, not just ourselves. Very inspiring.

  • Hear "Not Me" on KMPS Seattle and bought the CD. Glad I did!
    author: Mindi

    I heard the song "Not Me" on the radio as a test track and emailed the DJ on how to buy the CD. Sure glad I followed through with it. I am enjoying the songs. Only wish there were more songs on the CD. Hope to hear the song on the airwaves.

  • Excellent songs for a good cause.
    author: Brian Rowell

    Immediately after hearing 'Not Me' and 'Hero' performed live, I just knew I had to have this CD...I definitely have not been dissapointed.

  • I'M IMPRESSED
    author: SUNNY

    FOR SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T LISTEN TO COUNTRY, I'M IMPRESSED

  • AWSOME !!aWSOME!!!!!
    author: SFC Gerkin, Mark

    KENI (AND BAND)you guys are great!!!!! Keep it up!!!

  • Great songs - I can listen to them over and over again!
    author: Lauren

    I bought this CD for the song "Hero" but also found out I really love "Not Me". Great songs and the proceeds benefit a great cause... you can't go wrong buying this CD!

  • Fantastic, and supports children who lost their father for all of us. A HEART I
    author: Mindy

    WONDERFULL!!! LYRICS FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS FIRST HAND. AND WHAT A GREAT THING THIS CD IS SUPPORTING. I LOVE THIS CD. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE IN SPECIAL OPS YOU WILL BE AMAZED AND SOBERED BY THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE LYRICS AND SENTIMENS ECHO THE CODE BY WHICH THEY LIVE THEIR LIVES. GIVE YOUR SUPPORT,THEY GIVE MORE THAN ANY OF US WILL EVER KNOW. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS.

  • So great I had to buy TWO !!
    author: Tami W.

    "Not Me" is so beautiful. Nice to hear a soft one...Reminds me of "Arizona" on the Following Ceres CD. LOVE IT.

  • Great
    author: Amanda

    Love the CD all the songs were great. I first heard Hero on Rick & Bubba. Way to go, and God Bless America

  • Sweet!
    author: Sunliz

    This is a great CD, the fact that the proceeds are helping the HERO fund is fantastic. I heard Keni on Rick and Bubba and bought it immediately to help the HERO fund, and because the song is awesome. Not Me is great as well!

  • Awesome CD Keni !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    author: Jennifer Nelson

    We love the CD and would love to hear more! My toddlers love to dance to the songs. I bought two CD's one for us and one for a father's day present!Gooooooooooood Stuff Keni!

  • terrific tribute to our heroes
    author: Larry & Linda Graham

    Thanks, Keni, for the special tribute to our heroes. Took awhile to get the CD but it was worth it;enjoyed hearing you do it in person at a Gooch function.

  • author: Carter McDonald

    Received the CD's I ordered, I really like the songs, did take a while to receive them though but it was worth the wait, can't wait for the next one.

  • just great
    author: Eddie Epperson

    The CD was great. It is about time people remember the people who help us keep these freedoms we like so much. I also enjoyed your talk in Atlanta in April of this year. Please keep up the good work and may God bless you always.

  • Realy like the CD.
    author: David Barnes

    The CD is GREAT. I will listen to it often. Enjoyed seeing you on Rick & Bubba. Many Thanks to you and all the other men and women serving in the Armed Forces for America. A Viet Nam Vet.

  • Love It!
    author: K Musick

    I really liked the entire CD, but Not Me is my favorite of the songs on it!

  • Great song! Great tribute!
    author: Toni

    I heard the song on Rick & Bubba and ordered it immediately. It did take a little time to get here but I called CD Baby and they explained why. Very nice! Way to go Keni!

  • Great CD !! I Highly Recommend this one
    author: Tinya Arnold

    I loved this song when I first heard it on The Rick and Bubba show !! I am very pleased with the CD !!

  • great cd
    author: haley campbell

    it did take a while to get the cd, but once received i loved it. thanks so much! and also, thank rick & bubba b/c i heard the song on their show.

  • I enjoyed it very much and will listen to it often.
    author: Sue Hill

    This is an honest tribute to our servicemen. We often take for granted just what they do to protect our American freedom. Songs like this are a good reminder of just what they put on the line everyday.

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