This song was wrote by JD Walker and could be an anthem for Bass Pro Shops 

Bass Pro Shops Master RE Mix 8-16-24 w effects

JD Walker’s path into music was one that most never overcome. To say his life and music is anything but a miracle is a vast understatement. You could call him the man, the myth, the legend. And clearly God was with him every step of the way. It all began in Missouri where he was born and raised, the youngest of 3 brothers.    

There was no doubt music was part of his DNA. He started writing songs in high school and when he was 18, wrote his very first song with the help of his uncle. JD dreamed of becoming a professional songwriter making a living in music and getting to perform on The Grand Ole Opry stage.

 JD’s world was about to forever change. After graduating, he attended the Aeronautical school for Aviation completing 2 years of training. It was summer and just before the 4th of July. He was traveling with his childhood best friend down a country road near Warsaw, MO by his family's lake cabin, when his best friend was shot while driving the truck, they were in. The truck accelerated rapidly and started to veer off the road. JD yelled for his friend to turn the wheel before they went off into a ravine, he grabbed for the wheel, but it was too late, the truck slammed into a tree head on at 60 mph.

 Through broken glass, twisted metal, sparks flying and the smell of gas, JD went to open the door, but it was jammed, and he was injured. He remembers praying while pushing on the door and after a few attempts he was able to open it just enough to squeeze out. He stumbled over to the driver’s side and opened the door, his friend was unconscious. In fear the truck was going to ignite in flames, he made the decision to pull him out, dragging him far enough away to safety. CPR attempts to revive his friend were unsuccessful, and he died in his arms. Later it was learned that his friend had been shot in the back of the head. JD had to relive this day over and over while investigators put the case together. He ended up testifying for trial and a man was eventually convicted of 2nd degree murder. He served 10 years and was released. He ultimately ended up suffering a heart attack that ended his life.

5 years later JD would meet Tina, the love of his life and after 4 years of being together they were married. However, his time of happiness would prove short as a month into their new lives together Tina would be diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer. In shock, JD would be by her side for the next 7 months while she fought hard, but she ended up succumbed to the disease.

10 months later while dealing with the loss of his wife and trying to find a way to go on without her, JD lost his oldest brother to suicide. He had a strong faith thanks to being brought up in a Christian home, but he could feel it slipping. Hurt and angry he battled though some dark times, questioning God and why he had allowed all these things to happen to him. But God was faithful and led him back to his plan and purpose. Instead of allowing people to discourage him and leave him feeling sorry for himself he took the pain and channeled it into his music and songwriting and also learned the martial arts of Aikido/Jujitsu. His faith grew stronger, he and his parents grew closer becoming his 2 best friends. Grateful more than ever he knows that God is going to use him powerfully to accomplish his great purposes in his life and wants nothing more than to share that message with the world.
To read more go to jdwalkermusic.com

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