From The “Cantor”

Hi,

My name is Tom Burns and I am classified as a 100% disabled Veteran. I was hit in the head while serving in Vietnam during the TET Offensive in 1968, and it paralyzed my left side.

-Now that’s the bad news-

The good news is my name is “NOT” on the Vietnam Memorial known as the “WALL” located in Washington DC. There are however some 58,000 plus names of American Service Men and Women on that “WALL” who were not as lucky as me, and made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

God took away half of me—but some person say “HE” gave me a little gift in return (my voice). –Every now and then someone tells me I sound a little like “Elvis” – Well – you can’t get a better compliment than that!!

I just want you to know that this is the only was I know to try and repay “HIM” for giving me a little more time to experience the wonderful things “HE” has made available for us in this life – Like LOVE, FAMILY, and FRIENDSHIP.

I hope you will enjoy the music, and if you know someone who is feeling a little down and sorry for themselves – just remind them of the old story about the man who felt bad because he had no shoes – until he met the guy with no feet!! I’ve met that Guy!! At the VA hospital in White River Junction Vermont.

A Blessing From The Pope
	Recently – Mary and Tom Each received an “Apostolic Blessing” from Pope John Paul II, for 20 years of providing The Cantor & Music at daily Mass at St. Charles Church in Bellows Falls, VT.
Needless to say – This was a major Highlight in their lives.