Little Soldier Girl "Didn't Want to Let Go"
October 7th, 2009 by CJ
Check out this story, it'll tear at your heart strings, but she understands the cost of freedom.
Photo by Abby Bennethum
A family photo that shows a little girl beside her father and his fellow soldiers in uniform as they prepare to go to war has resonated well beyond the tight knit Bennethum clan.
Four-year-old Paige Bennethum really, really didn't want her daddy to go to Iraq.
So much so, that when Army Reservist Staff Sgt. Brett Bennethum lined up in formation at his deployment this July, she couldn't let go.
No one had the heart to pull her away.
Read the rest HERE.
Tags: deployed father, little girl holding soldier hand
Posted in America's Finest, Photo Perspective, Video Perspective
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I posted this on my podcast, and, yes, I swiped the picture above – I´ll take it down and replace it if Abby Bennethum objects. The podpost is my new song ¨Find My Way Home¨. I uploaded it right after reading the above story. I hope you don´t mind this. My best wishes,support,THANKS,and love go out to all you guys and dolls up at the sharp end. My only weapon is pen,paper,voice and piano. I do so wish I were 21 again.
The podcast is here: tinyurl.com/ygqx4t4
You're fine, James. Just give proper credit and you'll be okay.
I just saw this on the Today show and was moved to write a song about it. I teach general music to over 1,000 elementary children. The last few weeks we have been learning about patriotism and singing American music. This week over 200 of our 4th graders will be presenting a PTA program with patriotic songs and other American heritage songs. I am going to post my song on my facebook along with pic. I will give Abby Bennethum credit. The song title is
"Daddy, I Won't Let Go"
cj i need that song its called DADDY I WONT LET GO WHOS THE ARTIST WHO SINGS IT PLEASE THANK YOU LORI
Is that James Ingram "Don't Let Go?"