DuneFan Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I thought the twins from Ritter did an outstanding job on the singing of our National Anthem, especially when the second one chimed in with her sister. At first I thought she was just going to stand there, but boy when she chimed in what a difference it made. Congratulations to the board on their selection of the twins being the ones to do the singing and to the twins for what I consider about the best version of the anthem that I have heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgfan Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 i agree,, the goosebumps were popping up when the sister started harmonizing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 They sang beautifully. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed that they didn't shake each other's hands, however. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Stateler Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 They were already holding hands so no need to shake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Both days national anthems were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestler.by.design Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 saturdays was great but i thought fridays was better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDog Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I agree the two young ladies did a wonderful job with a difficult song in a pressure-filled venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinedad Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Being warrendad, I liked the one on friday better, however the twins singing was amazing. Both performances were outstanding, and the thing I liked the most, they were both sung wqithout alot of adlibbing. They come out sang the song, and did it in a respectful manner without embellishing it. All 3 of these young ladies have wonderful voices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornton Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Mr. Odom, I just noticed it...when did you add the Teddy Roosevelt quote? One of my favorites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinedad Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Mr. Odom, I just noticed it...when did you add the Teddy Roosevelt quote? One of my favorites! About a week ago, yes it is my favorite of all time. I have that speech on the wall down stairs and look at it often. It is a great speech for someone at anytime in their lives. It speaks to you when you are on top, and it speaks to you when things are not going well. For those that have never read it, look up "The man in the arena" speech by Teddy Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinedad Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 For those that have never read it. Here is the part of his speech that is so often quoted. I think the last part of the final sentance is aimed at basketball players. It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. Teddy Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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