US University Student Releases Tribute Song For The Garissa University Victims

 

Memories from that fateful Thursday morning attack are still fresh in our minds and are very much hurting as we embark on burying our brothers and sisters who perished in the hands of terrorists as they descended on the campus on the wee hours of the night and sprayed bullets recklessly.

The country has since been taken aback by the developments, with many recoiling to their cocoons thanks to the fear instilled in us.

And as Kenyans still ponder on what will happen next after losing their loved ones in the hands of perverted terrorists, a US University student has released Jack Johnson’s The News song to pay tribute to the 147 who perished in the attack.

Carter Harrell who was born and schooled in Nairobi before relocating to the US for higher education has remembered the 147 victims through the song which he has redone himself.

The 18-year old is standing at this difficult moment with Kenyans and says that everyone should actually remember Kenya during this trying moments.

Carter Harrel is an 18-year old singer songwriter born and raised in Nairobi Kenya. After taking piano lessons from a young age, he started to take up some other instruments to explore what he could do with music. He learned guitar, drums, and began to sing more and more as he went through school. He performs and records both originals and covers, and he is currently studying at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee to major in Commercial Music.

Here is the song:

 

“The News” (Jack Johnson) – Garissa Tribute

This video is my small tribute to all those affected by the recent tragedy in Garissa. This song is so powerful to me and I wanted to share it with all those with Kenya in their thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Carter Harrell on Monday, April 13, 2015

 

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