30 Responses to “My Tribute to Heroes”

  1. Robert Kearns III November 3, 2009 at 10:21 am #

    Awesome. That simple, awesome.

    • akoehn November 3, 2009 at 10:25 am #

      Thanks Robert! I have no doubt there are in people in your life that you feel the same way about. Please feel free to deliver it to them. Seriously…we…the everyday people…are the heroes in this world. (Not just the celebs, man.)
      Take care…

  2. Meg Michaelson November 3, 2009 at 10:23 am #

    Very beautiful…great song choice…really well done..
    thank you for sharing….and opening up to gratitude….
    I will be sending it to my friends….

    • akoehn November 3, 2009 at 10:27 am #

      Well…you know I struggled a little with this. “Opening up to gratitude…” THAT’S what I am doing. Thanks for labeling it for me…

      Be good, Meg!

  3. Sandi November 3, 2009 at 11:51 am #

    Great video. Nicely done and great tunes. Gabbi was singing along. I am a big fan of Moulin Rouge…..and um if you haven’t seen it? Well, you won’t understand why that has anything to do with her knowing that song….albeit a different version. haha :)

    • akoehn November 3, 2009 at 12:17 pm #

      Actually I have seen Moulin Rouge…and I didn’t realize this song was in it. (I have the worst memory on the planet…) You also happen to be one of the specific people I was making this for. Know it or not…you helped once in a while while we were going through certain things.

      Thanks, Sandi…

  4. Raeven Western November 3, 2009 at 1:32 pm #

    Andy, you continue to show and redefine what real living is! That was beautiful and I continue to be inspired by you! Many blessings and dreams come true! POW!!!

    • akoehn November 3, 2009 at 1:40 pm #

      Thanks, Raeven. (For anyone that’s interested…Raeven is the stunning woman in the middle of the video…from the Dreams portion. I met her online somehow…and it’s worth a visit to her site to see what she’s up to.)

      Really…you have always somehow been out there helping…and I appreciate that…

  5. Mary Galante November 3, 2009 at 2:02 pm #

    Andy that was beautiful. You rock too.

    • akoehn November 3, 2009 at 2:08 pm #

      Thank you, cool Mary!

  6. Arie Rich November 3, 2009 at 3:18 pm #

    Fabulous video! You are really great at this. It left me feeling powerful and thinking who I really am! Your posts are always very inspiring!

    Thank you Andy! You are a Hero!

    Arie

    • akoehn November 3, 2009 at 3:34 pm #

      Arie! How great to have you comment. You are one of my favorite online people…so this is sort of a thrill. I’m especially glad it left you feeling powerful…

  7. ann Treinen November 3, 2009 at 3:31 pm #

    Beautiful. It reminds me of some of the commercials you see on TV or a greeting card. Each phrase more meaningful than the next and very applicable. You did this on your own?? Very impressive. I love creative stuff like this, not that good at it but enjoy in others talents.

    Thanks Andy for sharing!

    • akoehn November 3, 2009 at 3:35 pm #

      Well you don’t have to sound THAT surprised, Ann ;) I’m glad to share…and especially thankful for all your comments over these past months. They are part of the reason I made this little video. Thanks again, Ann!

  8. LaTosha Johnson November 3, 2009 at 7:18 pm #

    Can’t seem to find the words to capture how awesome this video is and I just want to say thank you! Shared it with my friends on Facebook too. :)

    • akoehn November 3, 2009 at 7:21 pm #

      LaTosha that is so great to hear. This stuff…these visits…these comments…help me so much in this time in my life. Keeps me here…living now…knowing that some of these things help others enjoy this life as well. That may seem like giving it too much credit…but not for me. It’s the greatest…and so are you for taking the time to watch and comment. Really…thank you.

  9. Indy Stanton November 3, 2009 at 9:21 pm #

    Andy, YOU are an amazing person . . . and very talented, as well! I love that pic of Z and I–she loves her Moby Wrap and hangin’ out with and helping Mama and Dada, even if we’re vacuuming! Thank you for being you!

    • akoehn November 4, 2009 at 11:23 am #

      Thanks, Angie. Thanks so much…it’s a great picture…captures you to a T. You are part of my :30 seconds…the way you used to take care of our kids when we were what we were.

      Take care…and thank you again…

  10. Barbara November 3, 2009 at 9:54 pm #

    This was wonderful! Who’s voice was that it didn’t sound like David Bowie? Great job!!

    • akoehn November 4, 2009 at 11:24 am #

      Thanks, Barbara. Again…you were one of the specific people I was thinking of. It’s The Wallflowers…Jacob Dylan. Your buddy Bob’s son…

      Take care

  11. Danni November 4, 2009 at 8:28 am #

    I loved it! Some of your photos were just awesome….Loved the pink bracelet photo….Loved the kids! You Rock A…..keep doin’ it! ;)

    • akoehn November 4, 2009 at 11:25 am #

      I will D! Thanks for checking it out…the comment…and I thought the pink bracelets were very cool. Very much a part of everything. Take care…be good…and all that jazz…

  12. nothingprofound November 4, 2009 at 9:53 am #

    Lovely piece of work, Andy. As much a tribute to yourself as others-for the clear and loving spirit within you.

    • akoehn November 4, 2009 at 11:26 am #

      Oh boy…as always…your comment means a bunch to me. Thank you very much for watching…and the positive things you say here and on your own blog.

      Best,

      A

  13. Evelyn November 4, 2009 at 1:56 pm #

    Wow Andy! What a beautiful soul you have!!!
    This is truly a work of art!!! At least for me… Gorgeous pictures, awesome tune and even better… an amazing and heart-warming message!!!
    Thank you for reminding me who I am… I’ve been struggling lately to figure that out… and find purpose to my life… Watching this video helps a lot and puts a smile on my face!

    Keep smiling and creating beautiful pieces like this one!
    Evelyn :)

    • akoehn November 4, 2009 at 2:01 pm #

      I certainly will, Evelyn! We have to keep smiling, right? Thanks for commenting…and liking it…and saying such nice things. Those kinds of things make it easy to smile ;)

  14. Tim Schmidt November 5, 2009 at 12:40 pm #

    Wow Andy… you did it. You video first gave me goosebumps, then it made me smile. And then it made me cry. It is perfect. NICE JOB.

    • akoehn November 5, 2009 at 12:45 pm #

      Thanks Tim! I have you to thank for the idea…so what can I say? I learn something from everyone…

      Take care…

  15. Don Price November 11, 2009 at 2:32 pm #

    Awesome video, Andy! What everybody else said in these comments… ditto!

    May I ask what software you use to make such awesome and professional videos? I’m guessing you’re a Mac user.

    YOU ROCK
    (and roll a bit too)

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