An extremely powerful and moving patriotic song. Used in over 300 events since 9-11. A timeless anthem that will surely touch your soul. An inspirational song that unites us all as a country. You will absolutely love this song. The perfect song for any pa

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Mark was born in 1955 in Bronx, New York. He moved to California in 1983. He and his family have been living in Moorpark California for the past eighteen years. Mark and his wife Stacy have two children, Alissa and Taylor.

He has worked for Arrowhead Water for the past twenty-three years as a route salesman.

Mark has spent most of his music career as a solo performer playing acoustic guitar and vocals. He played at venues throughout Greenwich Village and the Manhattan area. In Los Angles California he joined a band called The Minimum Wage band where he completed two CDâS a solo CD, called Etched in Stone.

Mark has extensive live and studio performances including Spencer Davis, Richie Hayward, Matt Andes, Lenny Castro, Danny Wild, Mike Landau, Rick Serrette, Johnny Barbata, Sarah OâBrian, and John Molo and is currently working with Howard Leese.

He is consistently writing and making new vocals. He has a book of ideas, poems and work in progress.

In his younger days he played ice hockey at a high level. He has been giving back to the game that he loves coaching his sons travel hockey team for the last five years.

My Name is Mark Borsuk. The following is the story of how âWe Are Americaâ was created. Due to the overwhelming response from so many organizations and people, we have no choice but to keep moving forward with what now seems to be a life long project. This song demands our attention and seems to have a life of its own. Over the years we have witnessed the power that âWe Are Americaâ has on so many. It inspires, heals and gives a strong sense of patriotism to everyone, regardless of race creed and color. It unites us all and ensures that the events of 9-11 will never be forgotten.

Kevin Benson was called to my home in September of 2000 for a water leak. He owns a company called Property Damage Restoration Services. I gave Kevin three CDâs of music I had recorded over the years, and three days later the leak and Kevin were gone. On September 15th of 2001 I arrived home to find a poem and letter on my doorstep. The letter and poem were from Kevin. He asked if I could find it in my heart to write a song with the words he had written. I read it and immediately went to work. I wrote the music, added some of my own lyrics, and two days later âWe Are Americaâ was recorded. Kevin came to my home to listen and was moved to tears after hearing the song we created. Without hesitation he took out his checkbook and gave me a blank check to do the artwork and make a thousand copies. He sent them to everyone he could think of. He had mailed and delivered CDâs to radio stations, talk shows, politicians, V.F.W. posts, fire and police stations, schools, etc. Before we knew it our phones began to ring requesting additional copies and asking for live performances. Luckily I made a karaoke version of the song so I was able do the live requests. From that point on, 2001 became very busy for us. I was singing at every police, military and school benefit throughout Southern California. Not only was there a local response with newspaper articles, CNN, FOX News and several local radio stations were so moved that they played portions of âWe Are America.â

Like most Americans, I felt that I needed to do something after the events of September 11th. I wasnât sure what it was going to be until Kevin left his beautiful poem at my door. Kevin and I are just two regular hardworking men who deeply love our country. We will never forget the events of that day nor forget all the innocent people that paid the ultimate price.

Thank You,
Mark Borsuk
Kevin Benson