Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Kip Winger honored by United States government and military.

From a press release. It's about time the government honored this national treasure.
Multi-platinum recording artist, producer, songwriter Kip Winger was recently presented with an honorary plaque and a historic United States of America flag by The Government of the United States.

In a surprise presentation ceremony during the taping of “Legends & Lyrics” General Harold Cross honored and praised Kip for his work on Winger lV. The inscription on the plaque reads:

Department of Defense Seal

IN APPRECIATION OF RECORDING ARTIST
KIP WINGER

AND HIS MUSICAL COMPOSITION

"BLUE SUEDE SHOES"


HONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
OF OUR UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

OUR SINCERE THANKS,

GENERAL HAROLD CROSS
(FOUR STAR GENERAL)

1 comment:

the people downstairs said...

Sounds like there was a fan in the governmental department that issues such honors. It's probably "that one guy in the office" who is a huge fan. The co-workers in that department are probably rolling their eyes.