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Scotty McCreery Celebrates U.S. Marine With The Dash Video

11/11/2014
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American Idol champ Scotty McCreery is marking Veterans Day this year with a video for the song "The Dash" which was created by Josh Carter and the clip highlights the life of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Andrew Carpenter.

McCreery published the video on his YouTube channel on Monday (the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps), and also in time for today's holiday in the U.S. which celebrates military veterans. The song comes from his most recent album "See You Tonight ".

"My family and I have always been thankful for the men and women who protect us and lay down their lives to keep all Americans free," said McCreery in a statement. "When Nathan told me the story about his cousin's husband, I knew it was a very personal way to connect our audiences to the song 'The Dash.'

"On this day when we honor our military veterans, I could think of no better way to show my respect than to make sure my fans have a chance to know Andrew and his story. R.I.P. Andrew - there is no way I can truly thank you for your sacrifice, but I can make sure you are never forgotten."

The video post also carries the following, which explains the inspiration behind the clip, "While serving in the U.S.M.C. on his second tour in Afghanistan, Lance Cpl. Andrew Carpeter came under enemy fire on Valentine's Day, 2011. He died 5 days later. His wife was carrying this first child, Landon, at the time of Andrew's death.

"Andrew was laid to rest in Polk Memorial Gardens just outside Nashville in Columbia TN. The town of Columbia later named a highway in honor of Andrew and his service.

"Scotty heard Andrew's story and decided to honor his service by telling his story via his song 'The Dash'". Watch the music video here.

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