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FORT BRAGG, NC -- The 82nd Airborne Division’s rock band, Riser Burn, performed at Anne Chesnutt Middle School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, April 9, 2019.
The Paratroopers performed in celebration of the Month of the Military Child, to recognize the resilience in military children and the struggle they may face during relocations, deployments and other challenges.
The 82nd Abn. Div. Band and Chorus formed Riser Burn in 2005 as a music performance team that could bring a piece of home to Soldiers serving overseas. Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Quinones, a founding member of Riser Burn, returned to the Division in 2016 and now leads the band as a guitarist and vocalist. Today, Riser Burn serves as a musical ambassador for the Division, connecting with Soldiers, Families, and the surrounding community.
“It is extremely important for the children to be able to celebrate their roles in the military family,” said Sgt. Rachel Watson, vocalist for the 82nd Abn. Div. rock band. “Especially for the ones who move around and get uprooted every few years. It’s important for them to realize how strong and resilient they are because that can be very hard for them.”
Riser Burn plans to visit local schools throughout April to show military children appreciation. Their performance included interactions with the children to keep them engaged with the celebration. While Riser Burn performed “Baby Shark,” the students smiled and many got up to dance. The band played a variety of classic rock and contemporary music.
“I really enjoyed this performance,” said Elijah Ingram, a student at Anne Chesnutt Middle School. “It was very exciting and they played a lot of songs we knew the words to.”
There are numerous agencies which provide specialized programs in support of Soldiers to ensure they have a solid foundation at home. Hundreds of thousands of military children and youth are registered in these services that cater to supporting their families. Beyond military programs, the community recognizes the potential trials facing military children.
“It was very hard having a parent in the military because my mom was always gone and my dad worked a lot,” said Isaiah Tovar, another student at Anne Chesnutt Middle School. “Whenever I needed someone to talk to, I would talk to my grandma. This celebration makes me happy because it lets kids know they are not alone and that there are other military kids going through the same thing.”
According to the 82nd Abn. Div. All American Band and Chorus website, their mission is to provide music to Fort Bragg and the local area, telling the Army story, in support of Soldiers and their Families in the community.
“It is great for us and them to show our appreciation, to say thank you for holding down the fort when mommy or daddy is away,” said Quinones. “It is important for them to know they are loved and appreciated. It is because of them we are able to do what we do. The strength of our army is our Families and foundation.”
| Date Taken: | 04.09.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 04.12.2019 16:11 |
| Story ID: | 317984 |
| Location: | FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Hometown: | PONCE, PR |
| Hometown: | WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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