Daniel Jan

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2012

On May 1, 2008, the European Ethnic Melodies Show and host, Daniel Jan, received an EXCEL Award on the campus of Binghamton University for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at WHRW-FM."

"In 2012, proudly celebrating over 24.5 years on the FM dial and the 15th year on the Internet at WHRW-FM."

All programs are broadcast on Tuesday evening from 7-10 P.M., locally at 90.5 on the FM dial and simulcast world-wide at www.whrwfm.org

Please note that all weekly and special programs, including all of the 17 original specialty programs  which have been totally historically, musically, and culturally researched, as well as prepared for and then presented as part of the 17 original specialty programs on the European Ethnic Melodies Show, are ALL copyrighted.

The Upcoming Schedule for February 2012 is as follows:

 

  1...February 7, 2012...Regular programming continues, including the celebration of the 5th season of the year, "Fasching Zeit." The "fifth(funf) season" is a very happy time of parties, good times, and merriment PRIOR to the start of the 40 days of Lent. If you were living in Europe with lots of snow on the ground and you were developing "cabin fever syndrome" after the celebration of Christmas and Epiphany, you probably would want to get out of the house and just generally shake off the winter blahs. You would accomplish this with some good music of your heritage and some friendly-spirited fun, along with the friendly spirits of your own home brew of grain alcohol or other fermented spirits.  And, as always, everything is enjoyed in MODERATION!

2...February 14, 2012....Special annual programming for the celebration of St. Valentine's Day entitled: "Songs To Celebrate St. Valentine's Day 2011, From The Music Of Your Euro-American Cultural Heritage." St. Valentine's Day is celebrated on Monday, February 14, 2011. On my program, this special annual show features the unlimited and THE MOST diverse and eclectic selection of the very dynamic life-force, Euro-American, multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality, and polka music of your Balto-Slavic and Germanic heritage from the past century and more of recorded music. 

The program will also honor the religious Feast Day of the two saints, Cyril and Methodius, also celebrated on February 14, 2011.The two brothers from Thessalonika brought Christianity and the Slavic language to the people of Europe. 

With regard to the special multi-ethnic music  for St. Valentine's Day, as always, identity for an inter-generational, world-wide audience is very important for ALL the names of ALL the "songs of love" are identified in the English and the native European language. In addition, ALL the names of ALL of the musicians, bands, choral groups, and vocalists, are identified, along with the native European instruments for every country and region of origin. Without this very important identification for EVERY song , the music simply becomes more "musical wallpaper, acoustical agony or just plain ...mystery music" with NO connection of the music with and/or  to the audience. The music simply continues to becomes "teflon music"... the song(s)... may be played, but then the song is lost with no connection and retention by ,to, and for the brain. (It's your call with regard to all of the commercial uni-dimensional polka and polka variety shows that do absolutely nothing good for your brain and for positive and successful aging.)

A REMINDER: During this week across the nation, there will be a lot of "copy cat" polka, polka variety, and other polka shows locally and on the Internet who will try to imitate the great diversity and the unlimited selections of dynamic life-force Euro-American multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality and polka music for the celebration of St.Valentine's Day. Simply stated, if the polka bands are known for copying each other's music,  and for some, simply by changing song titles of original songs, and then taking credit for writing someone else's original music, then you can be sure that the dj's and the ij's are going to do the same and copy someone else's show style and format.  And you wonder why polka music is in the state it is in the USA...

And, am I overjoyed and happy that the Grammy Award for "Polka Music" was dropped in 2009?   In my opinion, as a nationally-recognized ethnomusicologist and polka music historian,...winning a Grammy Award in the past years in the "Polka Music" category was basically a means or a way for someone to become famous by creating a CD recording and, in many cases,  copying someone else's "warmed-up left-over hash doo-wop and hee-haw music" into polka tempos. The originality  of polka music recordings "left the building" a few years back... It might have fooled the N.A.R.A.S. people for a while but , unfortunately all good things(God Help Us!) had to come to an end. These people simply have A BAD CASE OF T.M.P.O.T.B.(toooooo many polkas on the brain)!!!

3...February 21, 2012...This program will feature special programming for the celebration of  "Mardi Gras, European-style." The pre-Lenten celebration of the end of Fasching Time includes ALL of the traditions, customs, and music of ALL the Balto-Slavic, Germanic, and other heritages from Europe who celebrate the hours, day, days, and week before Lent in many special ways.

 A full range of the very eclectic, dynamic life-force, Euro-American, multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality, and polka music music will be presented for this special evening before the beginning of Ash Wednesday and the 40 days of Lent, according to the Gregorian calendar.

4...February 28, 2012...Regular  programming continues.

 

Submitted.

January 14, 2012.

Daniel Jan Walikis

 

 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR THE REST OF JANUARY 2012

On May 1, 2008, the European Ethnic Melodies Show and host, Daniel Jan, received an EXCEL Award on the campus of Binghamton University for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at WHRW-FM."

"In 2012, proudly celebrating over 24.5 years on the FM dial and the 15th year on the Internet at WHRW-FM."

All programs are broadcast on Tuesday evening from 7-10 P.M., locally at 90.5 on the FM dial and simulcast world-wide at www.whrwfm.org

Please note that all weekly and special programs, including all of the 17 original specialty programs  which have been totally historically, musically, and culturally researched, as well as prepared for and then presented as part of the 17 original specialty programs on the European Ethnic Melodies Show, are ALL copyrighted.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR THE REST OF THE JANUARY 2012:

•••A Brief Reminder: The year 2012 is a Leap Year with 366 days in the calendar, it is an Olympic Year, and it is a major national election year.•••

 

 1...January 17, 2012...Begin the Regular Programming Schedule for the year 2012...including  ALL of the NEW GENRE OF MUSIC identified as the eclectic, dynamic life-force, EURO-AMERICAN multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality, and polka music for the Celebration of the 5th Season of the Year.... Fasching Zeit(Fasching Time) until Faschnacht or the Celebration of Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) on Tuesday,  February 21, 2012.  The program also continues to celebrate the season of Winter which officially began on December 22, 2011 ... This program also includes  the Special ANNUAL Remembrance to honor the 12 coal miners who died in the KNOX COAL MINE DISASTER of January 22, 1959(See my post on this web site on "Mining").

2..January 24, 2012.....Regularly Scheduled Programming continues. This evening, I will honor and remember the 177 coal miners who died in the HARWICK (Springdale) COAL MINE DISASTER of January 25, 1904 which occurred near Pittsburgh, PA. Also, it's the continuation of Fasching Zeit featuring  ALL of the new genre of eclectic dynamic life-force Euro-American multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality, and polka music for the Celebration of the 5th Season of the Year.... Fasching Zeit(Fasching Time) until Faschnacht or the Celebration of Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) on February 21, 2012.  The program also continues to celebrate the season of Winter which officially began on December 22, 2011.

3...January 31, 2012...Continue with the Regular Program Schedule for the month of January  2012.   Also, Thursday, February 2, 2011 is  identified and celebrated as "Groundhog Day" in the  United States.The European origins of the day similar to Groundhog Day will be identified and discussed on the program.

 ADDENDUM:

_{SUGGESTED ACTIVITY PROJECT FOR THE YEAR 2012:}

In the year 2012, as a sociological and cultural project/experiment  totally designed to benefit  and to educate you and your family, you may wish to simply take the time to write down the names of ALL of the songs and ALL of the names of all the bands, orchestras, choral groups, and vocalists you listen to each day or week on the Internet or on your local polka radio show(s). Then, in that particualr hour's time for the polka show(s), calculate how much and what type of music you are listening to. Then, calculate how much time is afforded to commercials. Then, calculate how time is afforded(given) to the same old "fluff stuff' where the D.J/I.J./personality/whatever tells his audience incorrect mis-information and dis-information about the song, the origin of the music and a whole lot of mindless irrelevant information.  

And, as you listen to other polka shows , either locally or on the "around the clock " Internet polka shows,...the question is... How many songs are being played by the same "polka  personalities?"  Is there an obvious "pattern" to the music they play???  Gee, it is possible that all the polka d.j.'s across the USA like the same music????? Hmmm...What are the odds....

Then, without bias, and honestly, and completely,... please answer the question:  When you listen to your "favorite" polka show(s),...  Are you listening to a "TEFLON" or a  "VELCRO " polka show???

•If you don't know the difference between the two, i.e., "teflon and velcro-type polka shows," perhaps you should consider listening an alternative program where the music  "all doesn't sound the same."   Or, not...Anyway,....it's your mind... and as the saying goes."It's all mind over matter." Yup, "If you don't care or know what music you're listening to on your favorite polka show...then....It really doesn't matter."

•Ya kinda get the feeling that you're mind is doing a "Deja vu"on you... that is, your brain is hearing the same old music... week after..week...after week ... etc.???  There's a good name for that..."It's called  stagnant and stagnating wall paper acoustic music."  

Submitted.

Daniel Jan Walikis

Posted on January 12, 2012(1/12/12)

  

 

 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 2011 & JANUARY 2012

On May 1, 2008, the European Ethnic Melodies Show and host, Daniel Jan, received an EXCEL Award on the campus of Binghamton University for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at WHRW-FM."

"In 2011, proudly celebrating over 24 years on the FM dial and the 14th year on the Internet at WHRW-FM."

All programs are broadcast on Tuesday evening from 7-10 P.M., locally at 90.5 on the FM dial and simulcast world-wide at www.whrwfm.org

Please note that all weekly and special programs, including all of the 17 original specialty programs  which have been totally historically, musically, and culturally researched, as well as prepared for and then presented as part of the 17 original specialty programs on the European Ethnic Melodies Show, are all copyrighted. 

DECEMBER 2011-JANUARY 2012 SCHEDULE:

THE HOME OF THE TOP 2,000 MULTI-ETHNIC CHRISTMAS SONGS, including ALL of the Euro-American multi-ethnic music for the celebration of Advent, Christmas, the New Year, Epiphany, and more.The program, identified as the "One, True Ultimate Cultural Experience " for more than 24 years, proudly provides a very dedicated inter-generational audience with " the very best of the best" in the genre of timeless and inspirational multi-ethnic Christmas music which is not found on any other radio or Internet program across the nation.

On the LONGEST RUNNING  MULTI-ETHNIC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM ON TWO CONTINENTS, you can enjoy ALL of the more than "TOP 2,000 SONGS for the celebration of Advent, Christmas, the New Year, and Epiphany,"  ALL played and sung in the widest range of styles, tempos, and languages  of your Euro-American heritage, featuring those timeless treasures of  traditional multi-ethnic Christmas and eclectic seasonal music from the past century and more of recorded music. Many of these timeless treasures of traditional music from the past century and more are played on the national instruments from the European homelands. These instruments include the  bandura, brac, balalaika, gajduk, zither, cymbalom(dulcimer), harmonike, kankelis, and tambura.

DECEMBER 2011-JANUARY 2012 SCHEDULE:

1...NOVEMBER 29, DECEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011...and JANUARY 3 and January 10, 2012 ... are the dates for the special Tuesday evening programs for the very  special 7-week  presentation of  "A HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH DANIEL JAN."

THIS IS A MODIFIED PRESS RELEASE FOR A VERY DEDICATED AUDIENCE AND A BRAND NEW AUDIENCE STARTING TO LISTEN TO AND TO ENJOY THE PROGRAM ACROSS TOWN, ACROSS THE NATION, AND ACROSS THE WORLD ...TO ALL OF THE POINTS OF THE COMPASS!!!

"IT'S THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS  AND HOLY DAYS OF ADVENT, CHRISTMAS, THE NEW YEAR, AND EPIPHANY!"

You will be able to discover the true meaning of Christmas on non-commercial radio when you listen to the 24th Annual European Ethnic Melodies Show presentation of "A Holiday Tradition With Daniel Jan."  Starting on Tuesday November 29, 2011 from 7-10 pm , the program will get you into the seasonal holiday spirit with an eclectic selection of dynamic life-force, Euro-American music that will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart as well as make you feel good all over-both physically and mentally.

You'll enjoy the widest range and most diverse selection of multi-ethnic Christmas and holiday music for the celebration of the Gregorian, Byzantine, and Orthodox(Julian) calendar Christmas and the program celebrates this special time of the year with the finest in traditional carols, hymns, and songs from both Europe and the USA. In addition to all of the music for Advent, Christmas, the New Year, and Epiphany, the entire family will also enjoy the timeless and treasured traditions and customs from Europe which have been preserved over the years by our ancestors. These customs and traditions will be woven into the musical mosaic of all the programs during the six-week presentation. In addition, you'll learn how to say "Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" in more than 30 languages, and, perhaps, you'll come to re-discover your own cultural heritage from Europe on the program that has been identified as the "Ultimate Cultural Experience" for over 24 years.

New dimensions and paradigms continue to be added to the program, including the Oberkrainer music for Christmas performed by many ensembles from Slovenia. The programs also continue to proudly feature rare and vintage recordings of Christmas and holiday music from the past century of recorded music as well as the very traditional Christmas music played on national instruments such as the bandura, brac, balalaika, gajduk, zither, cymbalova(dulcimer), harmonike, kankelis, and tambura.

On the pioneer and original proto-type, multi-ethnic anti-aging show in the nation, the program's holiday music selections will feature all the eclectic, dynamic life-force music of your cultural heritage along with vignettes of very positive wealth-of-health and wellness information designed to slow down the aging process and to help with many of the problems associated with seasonal, family, personal, economic, and health-related holiday stress.

It's prime-time evening "grandchild-tested, and parent and grandparent-approved" programming with ALL of the timeless traditional musical treasures combined with all the beautiful memories associated with the celebration of Advent, Christmas, the New Year, and Epiphany.

Remember, it's the European Ethnic Melodies Show....for all your health, heritage, memories, and the new genre of eclectic, dynamic life-force, Euro-American multi-ethnic, folk, world, nationality, and polka music  matter..., especially for this very special season and time of the year.

"Little did you ever think that the music you first learned at your babcia's (grandmother's)knee, so many years ago, would be so important to you in your later years, especially for this very special holyday and holiday time of the year!!!

Submitted.

Daniel Jan Walikis

November 5, 2011

P. S. #1

You are also very aware, after listening to the program for many years, that the month of November is identified as Alzheimer's Awareness Month.... and during the months of November and December, it's National Stress-Free Month. The special programming on my shows will contain relevant and very important information and tips on how to make life easier and more pleasant for a family member or a friend afflicted with a cognitive impairment, (i.e., diminished capacity, dementia, depression, and Alzheimer's disease) so that everyone will have a less-stressed, yet very pleasant holiday and holy day season. The timeless music selections for the holiday season will help to "put a smile on your face and a song in your heart," especially for the many caregivers and well as those that they care for.

It IS a true "Win-Win" situation...for everyone! So, prepare to continue to enjoy the 24th annual celebration of the entire season of Christmas, highlighting and showcasing ALL of the happy music, customs, and traditions of your Euro-American heritage for the holidays and holydays,...and, if you enjoy the special programming, be kind enough to tell a good friend or a health care specialist... anywhere in the world.

 P. S. #2

•On the European Ethnic Melodies Show, since September of 1988, for all 52 weeks of the year,and,  including the Christmas season, you will NEVER, EVER have to ask for the name of the carol, hymn, or song for the celebration of the season of Advent, for Christmas, the New Year, and Epiphany of your Euro-Americn heritage. "There is ABSOLUTELY NO mystery Christmas season music played on the program."

•You will NEVER, EVER have to request that the song be translated into English or translated from the native European language.

•You will NEVER, EVER have to ask about the country of origin of the seasonal holiday or holy day song.

•You will NEVER, EVER have to ask about the name of the band, orchestra, chorus, choir, or vocalist who sang the seasonal song. THERE IS NO, REPEAT, THERE IS NO MYSTERY MUSIC for the Christmas season on the program.

 •I WILL NEVER, EVER  insult you or your cultural and religious heritage by not doing what is expected of a radio/Internet show host for this very special time and season of the year. You'll have to go to another part of the dial and seek the other "vanity-type Christmas programs to be insulted for the Christmas season-again." Why should this year and this holiday and holy day season, be any different from the last number of years??? "  'Nuff said."  

Simply find the quality Christmas season music program for this very special time of the year that actually fulfills your ethnic and religious needs. It is true that old habits are difficult to change... 

 P.S. # 3    

ONE SMALL BRIGHT RAY OF HOPE TO THE PARISHONERS OF ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHDOX CHURCH AT GROUND ZERO FOR CHRISTMAS 2011 , ACCORDING TO THE ORTHODOX CALENDAR:

Since the fall of 2010, I continue to keep my local, national, and international audience current and aware of ANY and ALL changes with regard to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. I'm sure(I hope) that I'm NOT the only person speaking out on behalf of the St. Nicholas parishoners. 

With regard to the buildings at GROUND ZERO in New York City, it is possible that my audience may have forgotten about a religious building in lower Manhattan which was also a victim of the Islamic terrorist attack on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.

For your memory, the name of the religious building is ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, the ONLY religious house of worship destroyed when the World Trade Center Twin Towers fell on 9/11/01.

So, now, in the month of November 2011, 10 years after the national tragedy  of 9/11/01 in which more people were killed in the attack on American soil than were killed at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the question is... what's holding up the restoration and the re-construction of St. Nicholas Church?

After more than 10 years of litigation, paper shuffling, red tape, and the unbelievable blundering of bureaucracy at many levels, I would like to know WHY no one in the media is speaking out, or continues to speak out,  on behalf of the religious rights, feelings, and sensitivities  of all of the clergy and parishoners of St. Nicholas Church?

Truly, WHY do the media(newspapers, television, radio, and  media personality-columnists)  and the politicians continue to remain TOTALLY SILENT on the issues of religious rights and the freedoms which have been guaranteed to every citizen by our U. S. Constitution? 

All I'm doing is  reminding  my audience of another aspect of the terrible national tragedy which was carried out, again, by the Islamic terrorists... on 9/11/01. During  the past 45 years,  you may recall many other Islamic terrorist attacks who killed thousands of innocent people when they blew up airplanes, U.S. Marine barracks, airport waiting rooms, cruise ships, attack on the the USS Cole, railroad stations, the Lockerbie, Scotland airline disaster, the Olympic athletes in Munich in 1972, etc., etc., and the list goes on and on...

So, in less than a month in December 2011 and early January 2012, as  you  enjoy and celebrate your family and religious ethnic traditions and customs for Christmas, please take a moment or two to think about what has been denied, AGAIN,  to ALL of the clergy and parishoners of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church for the past 10 years. Again, No Christmas bells will ring out...

Ten years of bitter sadness and mourning will not stop... at Ground Zero...for the victims and parishoners (and U.S. citizens) of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

GOD BLESS AMERICA and GOD BLESS THE CLERGY AND PARISHONERS OF ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH...AGAIN...FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THIS ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS SEASON!!!

 ONE VERY SMALL RAY OF HOPE...

And, now as of November 12, 2011, here's some news to bring you up to date on the progress of the reconstruction of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church...

Ten years after tiny St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was destroyed by falling rubble from the World Trade Center towers, church leaders reached an agreement Friday (Oct. 14) to rebuild at Ground Zero.

The church, founded by Greek immigrants in 1916, sat in the shadow of the twin towers and was the only religious building to be completely destroyed during the 9/11 attacks.

Under the agreement brokered by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the church agreed to drop a lawsuit filed in February against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which controls rebuilding at Ground Zero.

The agreement marks a major win for the tiny church, which insisted on sticking to a preliminary agreement to exchange their original location at 155 Cedar Street -- now part of a vehicle security center -- for a larger piece of property at 130 Liberty Street.

The agreement allows the church to build a 4,100-square-foot church and interfaith bereavement center at 130 Liberty Street in exchange for dropping all litigation against city officials.

"With this agreement, we are continuing New York's collective healing, restoration, and resurgence," Cuomo said in a statement. "Now we are finally returning this treasured place of reflection to where it belongs."

Revised and Re-Submitted,

November 12. 2011

Daniel Jan Walikis

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2011

On May 1, 2008, the European Ethnic Melodies Show and host, Daniel Jan, received an EXCEL Award on the campus of Binghamton University for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at WHRW-FM."

In the year 2011, the  program proudly celebrates more than 24 years on the FM dial and also the 14th year on the Internet."

All programs are broadcast on Tuesday evening from 7-10 P.M., locally at 90.5 on the FM dial and simulcast world-wide at www.whrwfm.org

Please note that all  weekly programs, including all of the 17 original specialty programs  which have been totally historically, musically, and culturally researched, as well as prepared for and then presented as part of the 17 original specialty programs found on the European Ethnic Melodies Show, are all copyrighted. 

 NOVEMBER 2011 SCHEDULE:

1...November 1, 2011...Regular programming for the Autumn (Fall)Season of the year continues, including the expanded celebration of the many Euro-American Fall and Harvest Festivals including the Dozinky, Harvestfest, Erntefest, Autumn Harvest, Oktoberfest, Zetva Slavnost, Pjutis, Vino Branie, and the Hody. 

2...November 8, 2011...Special programming for the National Celebration of Veterans Day 2011. Our nation's veterans are proudly honored and continually remembered ALL 52 weeks of the year on my show. The special program is entitled,"So Proudly We Hail," and is hosted by a veteran and the music is performed by the many veterans who put their musical careers on hold and volunteered to serve in the military forces of this nation. When they returned from serving in combat and serving this nation to protect us during the Cold War, they continued where they left off in the music entertainment field so that we could enjoy their music once again. For that, we owe them a great deal of thanks-both- for their service in the military and for their ability to get this nation through some very difficult times...with their happy music. To all those who served and to all those who continue to serve this great nation, thank you for your dedication and your service to America! God Bless America!

3...November 15, 2010....Regular programming continues for the Autumn(Fall)Season of the year  including the expanded celebration of the many Euro-American Fall and Harvest Festivals including the Dozinky, Harvestfest, Erntefest, Autumn Harvest, Oktoberfest, Zetva Slavnost, Pjutis, Vino Branie, and Hody.

4...November 22, 2011...The 12th Annual Special Program to honor SLAVKO AVSENIK , the World's Polka and Waltz King(Der Polka Und Der Walzer Koenig Der Welt und Der Koenig der Volksmusik) on his 82nd birthday and his 58th anniversary year celebration of creating the OBERKRAINER-style of polka and waltz music. This special program to honor Slavko Avsenik, "a true living legend,"  is structured and formatted as a LYCEUM PROGRAM for the fourth year. Please note that this special program to honor Slavko Avsenik is also entirely copyrighted.

THE START OF THE 24th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF  CHRISTMAS:

5...November 29, 2011...The 24th annual special series of programming entitled, "A Holiday Tradition With Daniel Jan," will celebrate of the First Week of the Season of Advent, according to the Gregorian and the Byzantine calendar. The special program is the first week of the longest eclectic Euro-American multi-ethnic Christmas season holy day and holiday program broadcast in the nation(7 weeks) for the celebration of Advent, Christmas, the New Year and Epiphany according to the Gregorian, Byzantine, and Orthodox calendar.

ALL of the timeless treasures of eclectic multi-ethnic music for every program,  for this very special season and very special time of the year, from both Europe and the USA, are identified in BOTH the native European language and then translated into English in order to connect my audience with and to the music for greater enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding.

In other words, since 2004, on this very first original pioneer, proto-type, eclectic, dynamic life-force, Euro-American multi-ethnic and thera-music healing and wellness program in the nation (copyrighted), the program can help you to rebuild your short-term and long-term memory banks and retention capability by means of intellectual, mnemonic, and melodic stimulation of both hemispheres(sides) of your brain. On the program, this is accomplished through the language, culture, customs, traditions, religion, and the timeless musical treasures of your Euro-American heritage for all 52 weeks of the year, and especially for the  entire Christmas season of Advent, Christmas, the New Year, and Epiphany. And, yes, the eight days of the celebration of Hanukkah will also be proudly celebrated.

The program  is "totally  grandchild-tested and parent and grandparent-approved" for the entire family's listening enjoyment for the Christmas season. Since 1988, the program has never and WILL NEVER play ANY dumbed-down tempos and styles of music from other genres of music which have been re-written and adapted for the Christmas season.(See the  modified PRESS RELEASE for the  "Upcoming Schedule" for the month of December 2011.)

Submitted on October 25, 2011. 

Daniel Jan Walikis

 

 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2011

On May 1, 2008, the European Ethnic Melodies Show and host, Daniel Jan, received an EXCEL Award on the campus of Binghamton University for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at WHRW-FM."

"As the Fall Academic Semester begins at Binghamton University, the European Ethnic Melodies Show proudly continues to celebrate 24 years on the FM dial and the 14th year on the Internet."

All programs are broadcast on Tuesday evening from 7-10 P.M., locally at 90.5 on the FM dial and simulcast world-wide at www.whrwfm.org.

Please note that all weekly programs, including all of the 17 original specialty programs  which have been totally historically, musically, and culturally researched, as well as prepared for and then presented as part of the 17 original specialty programs on the European Ethnic Melodies Show, are all copyrighted. 

F.Y.I.:

FOR THE PAST 24 YEARS IN REGULAR  PROGRAMMING AND FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS IN PROGRAMMING FOR THE CELEBRATION OF POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, I DO NOT AND I WILL NOT PLAY ANY POLKA OR OTHER TEMPO OF MUSIC WHICH WAS FIRST RECORDED IN A "DOO-WOP OR HEE-HAW" TEMPO, THAT IS, IN AN OLD "ROCK 'N ROLL OR COUNTRY & WESTERN " TEMPO.

FOR THE OFFICIAL RECORD, I WILL NEVER INSULT YOUR EURO-AMERICAN HERITAGE, AND SPECIFICALLY YOUR POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE, BY PLAYING "DUMBED-DOWN" POLKA AND OTHER TEMPOS OF RECORDED ETHNIC MUSIC WITH SUGGESTIVE  OR IMPLIED "R-RATED" LYRICS, LIKE THE REST OF THE POLKA DJ'S AND IJ'S LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE NATION. THE SO-CALLED "FAMOUS POLKA BANDS" WHO HAVE RECEIVED MULTIPLE GRAMMY AWARDS FOR THEIR RECORDING "SECOND-HAND, LEFT-OVER HASH-TYPE DOO-WOP AND HEE-HAW POLISH POLKA MUSIC" MAY BE POPULAR AND PLAYED ON MOST OF THE POLKA SHOWS ACROSS THE NATION, BUT ACTUALLY DO NOTHING TO PRESERVE THE EURO-AMERICAN ETHNIC AND THE POLISH AMERICAN MUSICAL HERITAGE.

WHATEVER BECAME OF THE MUSICIAN-COMPOSER-BANDLEADERS WHO ACTUALLY TOOK THE TIME TO WRITE NEW AND ORIGINAL POLKA AND ETHNIC MUSIC? IT'S BEING DONE CONTINUOUSLY IN EUROPE AND THAT IS WHERE POLKA, FOLK, WORLD, AND NATIONALITY MUSIC IS VERY CONSTANT AND  IS ACTUALLY ON THE RISE. THE CURRENT EUROPEAN MUSIC SCENE IS VERY STRONG WITH YOUNG AND EXTREMELY TALENTED MUSICIANS BECOMING READY TO FILL THE SHOES OF THE PREVIOUS GENERATION OF MUSICIANS. WHERE ARE THE SIDE MEN WHO WILL FILL THE RANKS OF THE RETIRED MUSICIANS HERE IN THE USA? WHY DO POLKA BANDS TODAY NEED TO "BORROW" OTHER MUSICIANS FROM OTHER COMPETING BANDS IN ORDER TO FILL THE BANDSTAND FOR AN ENGAGEMENT?

IN THE WORDS OF A WHRW GENERAL MANAGER FROM THE 1990'S, A FELLOW BU ALUMNUS AND A GOOD FRIEND AND VETERAN, MR. JAMES BUTLER, WHO STATED TIME AND TIME AGAIN, "YOU GOTTA STAND FOR SOMETHING OR EVENTUALLY YOU'LL STAND FOR ANYTHING!"  " 'NUFF SAID!"

OCTOBER SCHEDULE:

5...September 27, 2011...  Start of the 20th Annual Polish American Heritage Month programming.  [See next entry below in the Upcoming Schedule for the month of October 2011.]

1...September 27, 2011...  In cooperation with the Polish American Congress and Polonia across America and around the world, the 20th Annual celebration of "POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" will begin on the European Ethnic Melodies Show. The special programs during the the last week of September and the entire month of October 2011 will focus on the culture, history, music, customs, and traditions of the nation of Poland. STO LAT!!! 

The program will also celebrate the Jewish New Year of 5772, Rosh Hashanah, with music and Happy New Year greetings for a local and world-wide audience for the High Holy Days. Mazel Tov and May You and Your Family Be Inscribed For the New Year!!!

2...October 4, 2011....Special programming for POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH continues.

3...October 11, 2011...Special programming for POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH continues.

4...October 18, 2011...Special programming for POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH continues.

5...October 25, 2011...Special programming for POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH continues.

Dziekuje Bardzo. Thank you very much!

Submitted and posted 9/25/11

Daniel Jan Walikis

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2011

On May 1, 2008, the European Ethnic Melodies Show and host, Daniel Jan, received an EXCEL Award on the campus of Binghamton University for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at WHRW-FM."

"As the Fall Academic Semester begins at Binghamton University, the European Ethnic Melodies Show proudly continues to celebrate 24 years on the FM dial and the 14th year on the Internet."

All programs are broadcast on Tuesday evening from 7-10 P.M., locally at 90.5 on the FM dial and simulcast world-wide at www.whrwfm.org

Please note that all weekly programs, including all of the 17 original specialty programs  which have been totally historically, musically, and culturally researched, as well as prepared for and then presented as part of the 17 original specialty programs on the European Ethnic Melodies Show, are all copyrighted. 

1...August 30, 2011... Special program for the National Celebration of Labor Day... and the annual tribute to our Euro-American ancestors who came to their new homeland and actually helped to build America in the early 20th century. The title of this special program is, "Help Wanted, NO Experience Necessary."

The theme of this annual special program is to honor the American worker and especially to honor our immigrant ancestors who  came to America and legally entered the nation in search of a better life and freedom. This special 3-hour program for the national celebration of Labor Day is the ONLY eclectic, Euro-American, dynamic life-force, multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality, and polka music program in the nation focused and designed to honor our immigrant ancestors  for the celebration of Labor Day.

The August 30, 2011 program will also commemorate and remember the 72nd Anniversary of the start of World War II in Europe and the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Britain in the summer and early autumn(fall) of 1940.

2...September 6, 20011... Regular programming continues. The program will also commemorate the 10th Anniversary  of the  more than 3,000 killed  on September 11, 2001(9/11/01) to honor all of the victims of the Islamic Terrorist Attack, including all 15 Binghamton University alumni.

3...September 13, 2011... Regular programming continues. The program will also address the needs of an audience who are coping with the aftermath of The Flood of September 2011.

 4...September 20, 2010... Special annual eclectic, dynamic life-force, multi-ethnic Euro-American music program for the celebration of Autumn and the Autumnal Equinox, European-style.

As the seasons begin to change once again, you can actually HEAR  and enjoy ALL five seasons change on the European Ethnic Melodies Show, featuring the widest range of all of the styles and tempos of the most eclectic, dynamic life-force, Euro-American, multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality and polka music to be found on any radio, podcast, or Internet  show...across the nation and around the world... on your  exclusive station, program, and university of nations.

In addition, the program will also address the needs of an audience who are coping with the aftermath of The Flood of September 2011.

5...September 27, 2011...  Start of the 20th Annual Polish American Heritage Month programming.  [See   Upcoming Schedule for the month of October 2011.] This special program on September 27 will also celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Mazel Tov!!!

Posted August 21 and revised on September 12, 2011

Daniel Jan Walikis

 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 2011

On May 1, 2008, the European Ethnic Melodies Show and host, Daniel Jan, received an EXCEL Award on the campus of Binghamton University for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at WHRW-FM."

"As of August 2011, the program is proudly celebrating 24 years on the FM dial and the 14th year on the Internet ."

All programs are broadcast on Tuesday evening from 7-10 P.M., locally at 90.5 on the FM dial and simulcast world-wide atwww.whrwfm.org

Please note that all weekly programs, including all of the 17 original specialty programs  which have been totally historically, musically, and culturally researched, as well as prepared for and then presented as part of the 17 original specialty programs on the European Ethnic Melodies Show, are all copyrighted. 

August 2011 Schedule

1...August 2, 2011...The Fourth Annual special month-long program entitled "A Carpathian Holiday" will begin. This original and special series of programs during the entire month of August 2011 will focus on the  rich mosaic and diversity of music, culture, history, customs, and traditions of ALL the European nations who are a part of the 900 mile-long, semi-circular forested mountain range of Central and Eastern Europe(copyrighted)

FYI:The special month-long program, "A Carpathian Holiday," is one of my 17 original specialty programs highlighting and showcasing the very eclectic dynamic life force, multi-ethnic and cultural programming to honor and highlight the holydays, holidays,the five seasons of the year,  and national celebrations found throughout the year featuring more than a century of the new genre of recorded eclectic, dynamic life-force, Euro-American multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality, and polka music from two continents.

2...August 9, 2011......Special programming of "A Carpathian Holiday" continues.

3...August 16, 2011....Special programming of "A Carpathian Holiday" continues.

4...August 23, 2011....Special programming of "A Carpathian Holiday" continues.

5...August 30, 2011...Special annual programming for the National Celebration of Labor Day 2011 which occurs on Monday, September 5, 2011. The name of this special annual program to honor our immigrant ancestors who came to America's shores so many years ago in search of a new life and freedom is entitled, "Help Wanted, No Experience Necessary."  The program will showcase and highlight the music and cultural diversity of our Euro-American heritage for the National Celebration of Labor Day 2011.

"THE MUSIC, on the European Ethnic Melodies Show,  IS, IN FACT,  THE REAL MUSIC OF YOUR LIFE. " On the program that proudly continues to add to and improves the quality of your life, one song selection of your heritage at a time, while actually adding years to your life and life to your years, you have the unique opportunity to decide to live longer and live better... by using the happy music that you first learned at your babcia's(grandmother's) knee so many years ago. "Little did you ever think that the music of your Euro-American heritage would become SO IMPORTANT to you in your later years."(copyrighted)

Submitted and posted  on Monday, 7/11/11

Daniel Jan Walikis

 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2011

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2011

On May 1, 2008, the European Ethnic Melodies Show and host, Daniel Jan, received an EXCEL Award on the campus of Binghamton University for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at WHRW-FM."

"In 2011, The European Ethnic Melodies Show proudly celebrates 23.5 years on the FM dial and the 14th year on the Internet at WHRW-FM."

All programs are broadcast LIVE(unless otherwised noted) on Tuesday evening from 7-10 P.M., locally at 90.5 on the FM dial and simulcast world-wide atwww.whrwfm.org

In keeping with the traditions for ALL five seasons of the year, European-style, the programs for the month of July include eclectic multi-ethnic music for the season of summer from two continents.

1....July 5, 2011 ... Regular programming schedule.

2...July 12, 2011 ... Regular programming schedule.

3...July 19, 2011 ... Regular programming schedule.

4...July 26, 2011 ... Regular programming schedule.

Submitted.

JUNE 27, 2011

 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2011

On May 1, 2008, the European Ethnic Melodies Show and host, Daniel Jan, received an EXCEL Award on the campus of Binghamton University for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at WHRW-FM."

"In 2011, The European Ethnic Melodies Show proudly celebrates  more than 23.5 years on the FM dial and more than 13 years on the Internet at WHRW-FM."

All programs are broadcast LIVE(unless otherwised noted) on Tuesday evening from 7-10 P.M., locally at 90.5 on the FM dial and simulcast world-wide at www.whrwfm.org

1...June 7, 2011... Regular programming schedule.

2...June 14, 2011...Week #1 of the special program for the 23rd Annual Celebration of Father's Day which will  be celebrated on Sunday, June 19, 2011; the National Celebration of Flag Day(celebrated today, June 14, 2011). Highlights of this special program include:

Father's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 19, 2011. As a result of continuous significant and extensive historical and musical research conducted for the Father's Day programs, find out WHY  the "INDISPUTABLE PERFECT GENRE OF MUSIC FOR FATHER'S DAY" is found ONLY on this program. Also, find out why  and how I challenged the other "red-neck, blue-collar" genre of music experts and what the results of that challenge were. The results?... you'll just have to just tune in to find out...

The following is a partial  PRESS RELEASE for the 23rd Annual Father's Day Show:

You can give your father, grandfather, and godfather a very special gift of music when you listen to and enjoy the "grandchild-tested and parent and grandparent-approved" Excel Award-winning program for outstanding multi-cultural programming, the European Ethnic Melodies Show, and the special presentation for the celebration of Father's Day to be broadcast on Tuesday June 14 and June 21, 2011 from 7-10 P.M. on Binghamton University radio, WHRW, at 90.5 on the local FM dial and simulcast world-wide, to all of the points of the compass, at  www.whrwfm.org  

The 23rd  Annual Father's Day programs will honor fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, fathers-in-law, and step-fathers with the unlimited selections and the widest range of the most memorable eclectic, dynamic life-force, Euro-American multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality, and polka music in many styles and tempos from two continents from the past century and more of recorded music. Your immigrant-ancestor fathers, grandfathers, and godfathers will be honored and remembered as the members of the family who made the initial journey to America so many years ago...in search of a better life and freedom for our families.

 

A very good question...How many songs of the Balto-Slavic heritage have been written to honor fathers, grandfathers, and godfathers? From A to Z, starting with the Oberkrainer music of Slavko Avsenik , the World's Polka and Waltz King,  and ending with Eddie Zima  in just the polka music category, and then when you include all of the Lithuanian, Estonian, Latvian, Slovak, Czech, Moravian, Carpatho-Rusyn (Pod Karpatska Rus), Ukrainian, Russian,  Croatian, Byelo-Russian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Dalmatian, Slovenian, Serbian, and the areas of the country formerly known as Jugo-Slavia, containing an unlimited treasure trove  of folk, world, and nationality music...well ,...you'll just have to listen to the show on the Tuesday evenings of June 14 and June 21, 2011 from 7-10 at www.whrwfm.org  for the answer.

  

 A hint...When compared with and to ALL of the other genres of music for Father's Day, including C&W music , no other genre of music has as many songs to honor fathers, grandfathers, and godfathers. It's something to think about and to be proud of as you enjoy all the multi-ethnic music for Father's Day!!!

A NATION-WIDE Press Conference and Challenge to Country & Western Music  as the UNDISPUTED PERFECT GENRE OF MUSIC FOR FATHER'S DAY is also POSSIBLE. Stay tuned for details...

 

 By the way, WHO ALSO HAS THE PERFECT GENRE OF MUSIC FOR MOTHER'S DAY?  (TAKE A GOOD GUESS!!!) Please note that the perfect genre of music for the Annual Mother's Day program, which was broadcast a few weeks ago, included ALL of the timeless treasures of Euro-American multi-ethnic music of our Balto-Slavic heritage along with the most revered songs and hymns to honor the Blessed Mother during the entire month of May.

 

The special programming for Father's Day IS emphatically, positively and DEFINITELY NOT "another polka show..." ...So, with all due respect and all respect due....Have a  Happy Father's Day! 

On June 14, 2011, Flag Day is celebrated on this date, June 14, 2011, with ALL the sincerity, honor, and respect our nation's emblem is entitled.

  

4...June 21, 2011...Week #2  programming for the celebration  of Father's Day continues with special music for the Euro-American celebration of the Summer Solstice and the first day of Summer which is on today June 21, 2011.   

As the European Ethnic Melodies Show celebrates ALL 5 seasons of the year, "I'd like to wish you all a very Happy Summer Solstice and a Very Happy Summer season."

  

 And yes, the program will also feature the widest range of eclectic dynamic life-force multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality, and polka music for the celebration of season of summer.

  5...June 28, 2011...Special programming for the 23rd Annual Celebration on Monday July 4, 2011 of our nation's 235th birthday with the presentation entitled, "Happy Birthday, America, This Song's For You!!!"

  

This 3-hour 23rd annual special  patriotic music simulcast radio & internet  program  on the Tuesday evening of June 28th will feature the "other blue-collar  and red-neck" music from the "other side of the tracks." This very patriotic music is the Euro-American Balto-Slavic music, sung in many languages and played in many tempos,  that is as patriotic as the military marches and PATRIOTIC songs you hear and enjoy on July 4th... except... this particular genre of patriotic music was written by the immigrants and the sons of immigrants who put their musical careers on hold to serve our nation in times of war, peace, and the Cold War. When they returned to civilian life, they wrote these very patriotic songs from a different point of view, from  the viewpoint of  an immigrant , now a citizen and  a decorated veteran, who volunteered to serve his new homeland by protecting(and dying for) the freedom he had come to America to find and enjoy for himself and his family.  It's called "The Great American Dream!" 

 

God Bless America and God Bless all those who keep our nation safe!!!

  

P.S.  FYI:

In 2011, the European Ethnic Melodies Show is also proudly celebrating the 8th year of combining the basic and advanced principles of music therapy with the unlimited parameters of multi-ethnic folk, world, nationality, and polka music to create the very first, original, pioneer, proto-type program in the nation designed to SLOW DOWN the aging process of an aging nation and society. Basically, it's "Wealth-of-Health and Wellness 101 and 501" combined with "Unlimited dimensions, parameters, and directions of eclectic Euro-American multi-ethnic, folk, world, nationality, and polka music 101 and 501." 

That's just a sample of what is being done on the program to fight the day-to-day bouts with common pain and the ravages of aging, along with dementia, diminished capacity, depression, temporary and chronic mental fatigue, chronic pain, bi-polar disorder, and Alzheimer's disease.

AND FINALLY, CELEBRATION TIME FOR WHRW!!!

 IN THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011, AS WHRW-FM CELEBRATES THE 14th YEAR ON THE INTERNET(mid-June 1998), along with celebrating the station's 45th year in broadcasting, the European Ethnic Melodies Show also proudly celebrates being one of the very first programs in the nation to broadcast eclectic multi-ethnic, folk, and polka music to the world on the Internet.

A very big " THANK YOU" to the two Binghamton University students who cannibalized and skeletonized the three old computers and took WHRW broadcasting into an entirely new and world-wide dimension by broadcasting on the Internet in June 1998. Do you remember in 1998: //http://whrw.whrw/ram.org ?

Submitted.

May 6, 2011 and JUNE 10, 2011

Daniel Jan Walikis

 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2011

On May 1, 2008, the European Ethnic Melodies Show and host, Daniel Jan, received an EXCEL Award on the campus of Binghamton University for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at WHRW-FM."

"In 2011, proudly celebrating  23.5 years on the FM dial and the 13th year on the Internet at WHRW-FM."

All programs are broadcast on Tuesday evening from 7-10 P.M., locally at 90.5 on the FM dial and simulcast world-wide at www.whrwfm.org

1...May 3, 2011....Special programming for the 23rd Annual Celebration of Mother's Day 2011.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

You are most cordially invited to enjoy a very special evening of memorable, uplifting, and happy  music for the celebration of Mother's Day on the European Ethnic Melodies Show. This program will be broadcast on Tuesday May 3, 2011 from 7-10 P. M.  locally in the Binghamton, New York area at 90.5 on the FM dial, and simulcast world-wide, to all the points of the compass, at www.whrwfm.org. The family-structured program is a 4-star  "grandchild-tested and parent and grandparent-approved" world-class musical enjoyment program for an inter-generational audience located on two continents.

The annual special program for Mother's Day on the European Ethnic Melodies Show,  the Excel Award-winning program for "outstanding multi-cultural programming at Binghamton University," will highlight  and showcase the most eclectic and diverse selection of the very dynamic life-force, Euro-American multi-ethnic folk,world, nationality, and polka music from two continents from the past century and more of recorded music. The program's musical selections, all identified in  the native European languages and then translated into English, will definitely put a smile on your face, a song in your heart, and make you feel good all over--both physically and mentally.

The program will also honor the many European and American blue-collar, working-class musician-composer-bandleaders who took the time to write and then record their music in the many styles and tempos to honor their own family matriarchs in a very special way--with music. It should be noted that these blue-collar, working-class musician-composer-bandleaders in Europe and America also wrote their music under some very difficult and trying economic and political conditions, thereby making their many hundreds of timeless musical selections compiled for the special Mother's Day program to be "the one, true perfect genre of music for the celebration of Mother's Day."  

You may be interested in knowing that the many  Euro-American recorded musical selections from the past century and more of recorded music to honor mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, step-mothers, and mothers-in-law comprise the largest number of musical selections for Mother's Day when compared to any other genre of music--anywhere.

 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

Sincerely,

Daniel Jan Walikis(BU-Class of '77)

 P. S. The European Ethnic Melodies Show, broadcast since 1988 on Binghamton University radio, WHRW-FM, has also been simulcast on the Internet since 1998. The program has been known as an elder-friendly music show since 1988, long before anyone ever coined and copyrighted the term, "elder-friendly."

  In 2004, the show became the very first original and pioneer, proto-type program in thenation to combine the unlimited parameters of music therapy with multi-ethnic music in order to create the first multi-ethnic music and wealth-of-health wellness program in the nation designed to Slow Down The Aging Process as well as help an audience, including caregivers, cope with day-to-day ailments, stress, chronic pain, diminished capacity, dementia,and an extended list of other serious cognitive disorders.

 "Little did you ever think that the real music of your life, the timeless treasures of your heritage that you first learned at your babcia's (grandmother's) knee so many years ago, would be so very important to you in your later years---for all your health, heritage, music, and memories matter.

2...May 10, 2011...Second week of special programming for Mother's Day 2011.

3...May 17, 2011...Regular weekly programming.

4...May 24, 2011 ... 23rd ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM (The national celebration of Memorial Day will be celebrated this year on Monday, May 30th.)

F.Y..I. ...I ALWAYS celebrate Memorial Day on May 30th...the original day for Memorial Day....formerly known as Decoration Day...so my special program for Memorial Day 2011 will be held this year on Tuesday May 24, 2011.  If you go on line on the 'net, you will find numerous web sites that readily acknowledge that Memorial Day has become a national holiday day of "convenience." There are many people( yes, actually MILLIONS  of citizens )   interested in re-establishing May 30th as the one and only OFFICIAL Memorial Day in order to render a special tribute to those veterans who paid the supreme sacrifice for this nation.

Having a "national minute of remembrance" at 3:00 P.M. on the last Monday of May, is, in my opinion, NOT THE SAME as honoring those who gave so much to and for this nation. A valid patriotic and true Memorial Day should be returned to the original day, May 30th of every year in the future. To do less than this is an insult of the worst kind to every veteran who paid the supreme sacrifice for this nation.

SO, IN THIS YEAR IN 2011, TO HONOR OUR VETERANS, LET'S ALL WORK TO BECOME INVOLVED WITH CONTACTING OUR NATION'S LEADERS AND URGE THEM TO BRING BACK THE ORIGINAL MEMORIAL DAY IN ORDER TO HONOR OUR NATION'S VETERANS THE TRADITIONAL WAY, THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY, AND THE RIGHT WAY... BY HONORING AND  RE-ESTABLISHING MEMORIAL DAY AS THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY ONLY ON MAY 30th OF EVERY YEAR IN THE FUTURE.  IT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO IN ORDER TO HONOR OUR NATION'S VETERANS WHO GAVE SO MUCH TO AND FOR THIS NATION!!!

Daniel Jan Walikis

Member of USS DAVIS(DD-937) Association

Member of TIN CAN SAILOR'S(Navy Destroyer Veterans) ASSOCIATION

Posted on April 25, 2011