"Ribbon Cutting Ceremony" to Announce CDWV First Residence "Christopher House"
Saturday, June 19, 2021
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CDWV Community of Friends
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Chris Rem Lyrics- Eyes of the Deer
Songwriting with Soldiers SEPTEMBER 2017, RENSSELAERVILLE, NY Songwriters: Gary Burr, David Forman, Maia Sharp and, Darden Smith Veterans: John Cameron, Howie Campbell, Pete Cleaveland , Ilana Cohen, Terrance Davidson , Thomas Griswold, Perry Jenkins, Gloria Manthos, Christine Rem, George Watson Eyes of the Deer by Christine Rem / Maia Sharp He pursued her as a hunter Predator to prey Then he finally caught up to her At a sure fire range away She was lined up, just a target Nothing he’d recognize But when she looked up directly at him He saw a child’s eyes Innocent reflection Silent sacrifice We bury our confession inside Cause no one wants to hear About the eyes of the deer When we meet nobody’s talking Till I say I’ve seen it too Then the borders, they start dissolving We can get to the getting through We can stop the isolation Of thinking anyone is the only one What we pushed down into the darkness Can finally see the sun Innocent reflection Silent sacrifice We bury our confession inside Cause no one wants to hear About the eyes of the deer About the eyes of the deer Crooked Crown Music (BMI) / SongwritingWith:Soldiers Music (ASCAP) from SW:S Retreat September 2017, released October 18, 2017 © all rights reserved |
Songwriting with Soldiers (SWS) is a
nonprofit organization that operates from a simple principle - pair veterans and active duty service members with professional songwriters to craft songs about their military experiences. With a focus on collaboration and building trust, this innovative program offers a unique path to helping soldiers, their families, communities and our nation cope with the aftermath of combat duty and the challenges in returning home. Darden Smith is Co Founder and Creative Director along with Mary Judd from Albany, New York who is the Co Founder and Program Director. Christine Rem COL (R) attended a 2017 SWS Retreat at Carey Institute, Albany, NY and created the song " Eyes of the Deer" with Singer/Songwriter Maia Sharpe. In 2018 Christine was interviewed by SWS Board Member Barbara Kornreich who is the Founder / Producer of Piper7/Media which specializes in creating short documentaries. https://songwritingwithsoldiers.bandcamp.com/track/eyes-of-the-deer |
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Cleanup Work at the Christopher's House Begins
Cleanup Begins In 2016 and 2017 donations from various veterans groups and other charitable contributions enabled CDWV to replace a number of windows, perform necessary electrical upgrades, and begin site prep for a parking lot in the rear of the building. Rensselaer County Heroes at Home organization provided a team of veterans who helped clear out the building in anticipation of the renovations. In the spring of 2017 this group also helped plant a Veteran Victory Garden and flower garden followed by a traditional Native American blessing ceremony held on June 14, 2017. Three Native American Women Veterans performed the Blessing Ceremony and many local veterans donated vegetable and flower plants. |
Veterans Victory Garden
Christopher House and Heroes at Home Held a traditional Native American blessing of the Veterans Victory Garden at the Christopher House. Larry Bringing Good, with Heroes@Home worked with Dixon Williams to establish a Veteran's Victory Garden in the backyard at Christopher House. |
