Comments on "Singer Turned Soldier"

I received a nasty and heartless comment on my blog regarding the story "Singer Turned Soldier" about singer Marcos Hernandez giving up his musical career and signing his life over to the Marines.  It's a comment I won't condone by approving it for publication, however, I do want to respond here.  Whoever anonymously commented and didn't have the balls enough to do so openly, you are a coward.  You may not agree with a person's choice to join the military, and you clearly don't agree with the actions our military has taken overseas, but that does not give you the right to wish detrimental events upon others.  Where is your heart?  Our men and women give up their lives everyday in order to protect YOU from the evils of the world.  How ungrateful can you be?

And to comment on someone's talent in such a harsh manner the way you did is pathetic.  Are you a record label exec?  A professional musician?  A&R?  What gives you the right to pass judgment?  We are each entitled to our opinion, especially about someone who placed themselves in the public eye, but let's keep it on a professional level.  You don't have to get dirty and comment on someone personally.  That's just cruel.  You must have zero self-worth.

And oh by the way, you might want to go back to school and educate yourself in grammar and syntax in the English language.  You were so quick to judge someone else but you might want to take a look at yourself.  Most of what you wrote made absolutely no sense.  You can't even write a complete sentence.  And if you don't like my blog, guess what?  Don't read it.  It's as simple as that.

Truly, Madly, Deeply,

Muzik Girl

Marcos Hernandez Update

I haven't written much on the blog of late because I've been concentrating on finding a job and also writing the next post which entails quite a bit of memory-jogging. Hopefully that will be up soon. As for now, I have a quick update on Marcos.

Today I received my 1st letter from him since he's been away at basic training. He appears positive and happy and is adjusting well. He just got a promotion within his platoon and is now halfway through training. He asked me to drive out for his graduation. I'd really love to be there but as of right now, without a job in clear site, I can't make that decision. I miss his voice and pray for him everyday that he stay safe and not be sent off somewhere far from home. That's the latest for now. Check back soon for more updates! P

Singer Turned Soldier: Marcos Hernandez Joins the Marines

Several months ago while I was tooling around on Facebook as I often do, I noticed a status update from a dear friend, Marcos Hernandez, which struck me as odd. The update read: "Marcos Hernandez is hoping his 'friends' will let him know how they think B4 he goes off to basic training for the Marines." What? The Marines? This has got to be a joke. I genuinely believe it is so I continue on and never question him. A month or so later, I get a phone call from him telling me he's giving up his career and heading off to boot camp. This might sound fairly normal to you, especially in light of the quick demise of the economy resulting in people doing all sorts of drastic things in order to have a stable income, but in fact it's totally out of character for him. 


You see, Marcos Hernandez is a 27-year-old singer from Dallas, Texas, who became quite the phenomenon on radio across the country when his debut song "If You Were Mine" hit the charts in 2005. You might know the track from stations like Wild 94.9 in the Bay Area or KISS 106.1 in Dallas, among others. The song, by the way, was co-produced by my friend Eliot Sloan, lead singer for the alternative rock band Blessid Union of Souls. If the name sounds familiar it's because the band's single "I Believe" charted at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995. But back to Marcos... 


Now, not only was I in shock that he was giving up his musical career but also in a state of dismay that he was making a conscious choice to sign up for the military and volunteer himself to be sent into extreme danger should he be stationed in the Middle East. What is going on here? I'm super angry that someone with such promise is giving up his life as he knows it to follow his belief in protecting our country. Don't get me wrong. It's not to say that I feel that the men and women in the military don't have promise. It is exactly the opposite. They are so young and have so much life to live but so many aren't even making it out or back to their families. In Marcos' case, I am particularly disgusted with the fact that the state of the economy has declined so much in the last year that a talented musician who had every reason to believe his music would continue to climb the charts if given the chance, would lose faith in the system and walk away from it all for the security of a future in the Marines. Even though Marcos has only been at boot camp for a few weeks and is not currently in any immediate danger, I pray everyday that he doesn't get sent overseas. Please dear God, keep him safe during his service in the military and bring him home safely, no matter where he ends up. 


I want to be clear: I support the troops 100%. I believe that what they are doing is honorable and brave and I am proud of my friend for making such a difficult and selfless decision. God bless you Marcos, and those who have chosen the same path as you. 


For more info on Marcos: http://www.marcosonline.com Marcos Hernandez If You Were Mine