Thank you
Vilseck, Germany –1st. Lt. Jermaine Goodman (right) and Kathy Henderson (left) take a bow before a standing room only audience after signing a heartwarming duet to kick off the 4th Annual Spring Break Kid’s Karaoke.
(U.S. Army photos by Vincent Pavone)
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Vilseck, Germany (April, 12, 2009) –Music and lending a hand has always been a part of 1st. Lt. Jermaine Goodman’s life. From his days of singing in the church choir as a boy, to playing the piano at a local nursing home after school, Goodman has never failed to bring the gift of music to others.
Now as a chemical officer for 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment Goodman is passing along his love of music to the next generation by volunteering his time and vocal talents to the 4th Annual Spring Break Kid’s Karaoke at the Rose Barracks Library in Vilseck.
“This is our first time hosting this event in Vilseck,” said program coordinator Kathy Henderson. “When the libraries combined under one system we brought over our successful programs from Grafenwoehr to give our entire community a chance to be crazy and cut loose.”
According to Henderson help with the program from young Soldiers like Goodman is always a blessing.
“You gotta love somebody who will get up there and risk personal embarrassment for the sake of the kids,” she said. “Volunteers like Jermaine show kids it’s okay to put your reputation on the line for something you believe in.”
For Goodman, being a good man and volunteering comes from a simple but very deep place in his heart.
“Someone was there for me once,” Goodman explained. “I just want to be there for someone.”
“Volunteering is extremely important for Soldiers,” he continued. “It shows are community we are more than just fighters. We have hearts and minds and actually care about what goes on around us.”
Rocking out
Vilseck, Germany –1st. Lt. Jermaine Goodman dazzles the crowd with his vocal prowess to kick off the 4th Annual Spring Break Kid’s Karaoke program at the Rose Barracks Library in Vilseck.
Look at her go
Vilseck, Germany –Brogan Ernst takes a turn at the mic during the 4th Annual Spring Break Kid’s Karaoke.
You GO Girl!
Vilseck, Germany –Jacqualynn Kitmanyan takes a turn at the mic during the 4th Annual Spring Break Kid’s Karaoke.
