Still America

An Essie Country Special Edition
Song of the Week for

09/14/25 thru 09/20/25


Still America 

Performed by

Thomas Mac

Released 09/06/2024

Intro by Gene Johns 


Because of a recent tragic event, I specifically selected a song for Essie Country’s Song of the Week to honor a great American Patriot who became a victim of a political assassination. 


As you have heard, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was assassinated by a coward on September 10, 2025, on the campus of Utah Vally University. Charlie was a loving husband and dad of two young children. His senseless assassination breaks my heart. 


Robert Thier, a German historian and an award-winning author, once said, “Life is not about living the safer option. Life is about living a life worth living." 


Charlie Kirk devoted his life, with great enthusiasm, to engage in peaceful civil discourse on potentially hostile college campuses about traditional American values and ideas. Why? Because he believed it was important and something worth doing, even with safety concerns. No doubt, he believed he was living a life worth living. 


“There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” - Alexander Hamilton 


In my opinion, Charlie Kirk is a hero. Now his family will have to endure the price of his heroism. His ultimate sacrifice for our country will live within my consciousness for the rest of my life.


This week’s song of the week, “Still America” performed by Thomas Mac, isn’t about country music. It’s about paying tribute to a good man killed by a pathetic misguided individual consumed with hate. 


Charlie, I proudly dedicate this week’s Essie Country’s Song of the Week, “Still America,” to you in celebration of your amazing life as an unforgettable and inspiring American Patriot. Well done Charlie. 


I believe Charlie would approve of this song and I believe he would be honored to have it dedicated to him. 


                               ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

                     Still America

                 by Thomas Mac

  https://youtu.be/XkK5HN1czEA


                

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