· St. Patrick's Day · The Holy Water · Walkin' The Road · Be With You · Only Until · Irish Soda Bread · Notre Dame · Somehow He Carries Roses · The Twin Towers · Doohoma, County Mayo · On The Emerald Isle · God, Family and Notre Dame · There Are No Walls · Never Give Up · Irish American - Every Generation · Smoke, Fire and Time · The Wall Of Stars · A Ship's Manifest · On Christmas Eve · The Nativity Scene · Windows On America ·

I dedicate this CD to my Mother, my Father, and to my brother, John, who died far too young, and would have really enjoyed this album.

To my Aunts and Uncles.

To my Maternal and Paternal Grandparents.

And to all of my Ancestors, as well as to everyone's Ancestors who fought the fight, kept the Faith, and struggled throughout History, to keep Ireland free.

Obviously, without you, neither me, nor this CD, could have been possible. But more importantly, because of you, we are who we are: Irish Americans.

Mary Theresa Gaughan and John J. Walsh were both born and raised in County Mayo; Doohoma and Swinford, respectively.

But they never met until immigrating to the United States, both settling in Chicago, Illinois.

I believe it was love at first sight.

It is a well-known story that my father told a friend of his that he was going to marry a girl whom he had only met once, and had not yet asked out for their first date -- Mary Theresa Gaughan.

And my Mom told me, so many times, how crazy she was about him.

It was their innate tenderness, sincerity, toughness, sense of humor, their incredible faith, as well as their positive outlook that all things are possible, that were passed on to us.

In addition to the farm products that our ancestors planted and harvested on probably a daily basis, the following were planted also, with Roots so deep that they will last forever: Love, Respect, Character, Pride, Understanding, Sensitivity, Humor, Intelligence, Toughness, Common Sense, Compassion, Persistence, Determination, and an incredible Work Ethic.

What wonderful genes we have inherited!

Regardless of whether one or both of your parents came from Ireland, one of your grandparents, or a great, great, great, great, great, great-grandparent, we are all Irish Americans.

Hence, the title: "IRISH AMERICAN - EVERY GENERATION."

Thank You, Dear Ma and Da, for your great Love, Guidance, and Direction.

And thank you to all of our Ancestors, who have allowed us to be who we are today.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!
WITH GREAT COURAGE AND PRIDE AT YOUR SIDE,
AND FAITH AS YOUR GUIDE,
YOU ALLOWED US -
TO SURVIVE.
" WE LOVE YOU AND WE THANK YOU!!!"
YOU NEVER GAVE UP.

Most Sincerely,
Bob Walsh

· Angels on 9-11 · I Am An American · Thank You for Fighting for Me · When You Love Somebody · I Will Never Deny You · Holding Her Rosary · I Love My America · I Used to Live Here · Dear Mother of America · What Parish Are You From? · Special Olympics · By The Window · Hollyhocks · Thank You Our Father ·

This Album is dedicated to all those who have served, are serving, or will serve in our Armed Forces. Not only during times of conflict and/or War, but during peacetime as well. To those who fought, were prepared to fight, and are prepared to fight. To those who came home . . . And to those . . . who did not.

To the "Angels of 9-11" and to "The Angels of Always and Everywhere" To the Angels - 'not yet in heaven.' The Angels from all professions, occupations, and ways of life. Those who respond - when called upon. Who give of their time, their energy, their friendship, their love, and sometimes . . . their life. To help, to assist, to protect, to comfort . . . to save . . .

And to you - the Caregivers; who know the power of a smile, a visit, words of encouragement, a compliment . . . a phone call. From the essence of 'My Being,' I say 'Thank You' - so very much.

May God Bless You - And may God Bless America.

Sincerely,
Bob Walsh

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