Songs of Love remembers New York Firefighters Vernon Cherry and Leon Smith

As a tribute to New York firefighters Vernon Cherry and Leon Smith, lost in the September 11th World Trade Center tragedy, Songs of Love is making available a free download of the "Song of Love" recorded by Vernon, Leon and fellow firefighters for leukemia patient Crystal Ann Perez.

They are both from Ladder 118. Other members are from Ladder 9/Engine 33. Besides being one of New York's Bravest, Vernon Cherry was a singer in a professional show band. Their gift of song will be treasured forever. We thank them all for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Our deepest sympathies go out to their families.



Leon Smith, John Sorrentino and Vernon Cherry from Ladder 118 at the recording session.



Vernon presents Crystal with a CD of her "Song of Love" and FDNY T-shirt at the Children's Hospital at Montifiore.



Songs of Love founder John Beltzer with Vernon Cherry.



Crystal Ann Perez and Vernon Cherry





The special song was recorded on August 7th, 2001. Vernon Cherry is featured on lead vocals (in blue shirt), and Leon Smith (3rd from right/partially hidden in back) lends his support as part of the chorus.

"Britney Spears" Campers Write, Record and Perform a "Song of Love" for an Ailing Child

This year, the Songs of Love Foundation partnered with The Britney Spears Camp for the Performing Arts to offer campers a unique opportunity to develop their musical talents while helping an ill child.

On Saturday, August 25, Britney Spears attended a special performance at her Massachusetts camp, which included the campers performing an original song they wrote, recorded and produced with the Songs of Love Foundation. The song was created for 6-year-old Stephen Baker, who has been recovering at the Franciscan Children's Hospital in Boston from
acute encephalitis.

It was a special moment when the children jumped off the stage and presented Stephen with his personalized CD and covered him with hugs and kisses.



Stephen Baker surrounded by family members, Britney Spears campers and songwriters, after receiving his "Song of Love."



Britney Spears campers record Stephen's "Song of Love."

Daytime Emmy Award winner Martha Byrne joins the "Songs of Love" Symphony!

Daytime Emmy award winning actress Martha Byrne, from "As The World Turns," recorded a "Song of Love" for Nicole Tencic, a 7-year-old leukemia patient at the Schneider Children's Hospital in New York. Martha visited Nicole at the hospital and personally presented her with the special composition.



Nicole beams with pride as Martha presents her with her "Song of Love."

General Hospital's Wally Kurth records and personally delivers a "Song of Love!"

Wally Kurth, who plays Ned Ashton on General Hospital, recorded a "Song of Love" for Brooke Gash, a 16-year-old battling kidney disease. Brooke is an avid fan of the popular soap. On Tuesday June 12, 2001, Wally personally presented the song to a very surprised Brooke at Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA.



Brooke poses with Wally in a warm embrace after receiving a CD of her "Song of Love."

Songs of Love Commemorates 2,000 Songs!

Our goal was to reach 2,000 songs by the end of 2000 and we made it! 2000 beautiful kids have received their very own "Song of Love!" We celebrated the milestone moment at a gathering that took place on Wednesday, January 31st, 2001 at the Horticultural Society of New York.
All the attendees participated in the live recording of the 2,000th song written for a very spirited young man by the name of Karl Feldman.



Karl Feldman accepting the CD of his song and the Songs of Love 2,000th song!