In 2015, trumpeter, Dr. Jesse McGuire, began a new tradition for the Senior Awards Luncheon, i.e., playing of the National Anthem. His rendition was heartfelt and was especially poignant given the presence of the Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. We wanted the 2016 National Anthem performance to be just as special. A friend asked us to consider Doris Hudson to sing the Anthem. I thought it would be difficult for a non-musician to follow Dr. McGuire’s 2015 performance. However, I found myself once again stepping out on faith and not by sight and Doris Hudson was added to the program to perform the singing of the National Anthem. I am so thankful we did this. The moment Doris began to sing, a metamorphosis came over the room. It was as if we were transformed in time and place that gave rise to a feeling I had never experienced before. This was a special moment in the history of our event not unlike Whitney Houston’s performance in 1991 during Super Bowl XXV. Apparently, Doris Hudson is a classically trained singer and currently sings with the Praise and Worship Team at her local church. Thank you, Doris Hudson, for a great performance, we will always remember. Doris Hudson is the Service Coordinator at Sunnyslope Manor.
