Bombargo - Heroes Never Die

This song is a tribute to the true, tragic, and heroic tale of Michelle Curtis.
The Story:
Nathan was visiting his fiance's family 2 years ago in Cape Breton when he was told a story that would forever change his life. Just days prior to their arrival, a tragedy had struck the small town of New Waterford, Nova Scotia when Michelle Curtis passed away.
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A group of families had gone to the ocean for a camping weekend. The sun was hot and the kids swam out as the parents set up camp. Within an instant the children were swept out by a furious rip tide. With children screaming the parents leapt into action, working hard against the current to rescue their kids who were being pulled further and further from shore.
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Michelle was at the front of the pack, having saved her own children she continued helping until every child had been safely returned to dry land. It was after this act of heroism that Michelle collapsed on the beach and tragically ended up passing away. ⠀
When Nathan was told this story it struck a chord so deep that he felt the need to channel it into a song. When he arrived back home in Saskatchewan the band completed the song "Heroes Never Die" a tribute and monument to Michelle's story.
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We hope the song can remind everyone of the heroes we've all witnessed in our lives and how the lives they've touched allow them to live on through our memories and morals.
"Heroes come in all forms. Some physically save lives like Michelle Curtis, others may smile at a stranger which could save someones day. Everyday we are called to action and we can choose with both our big and our simple acts to make a difference and be the heroes we all want to believe in"
If you'd like to read more about this story:
Articles:
thechronicleher...
www.cbc.ca/news...
Heroes Never Die Lyrics:
A tale to unwind
The souls intertwine
The day had begun
Met with the hot scorching sun
Time for the beach
The unknown terrors at reach
They loaded the van
As they drove to the sand
The children they laughed
While Mother took photographs
It was a time to relax
See friends and family at last
Though something was wrong
It never let on
The families arrive
With good tidings on high
The parents embraced
close families so interlaced
They walked to the shore
As the children explored
They set up their base
The children gathering haste
A restless excite
While warm waters invite
The kids waded out
In total comfort no doubt
They swam here before
The ocean they all adored
The surface was calm
But the current was strong
It pulled them far beyond
Panic, Terror, Alarm
And she swam in fast as a light
Saving them lives
Giving all her fight
The current so strong
She worked herself to the bone
Saved more than her own
Heroic feats few will know
And her life won't be in vain
She lives on through their lives & their names
It was a hero inside
That kept them children alive
She saved them all
And now her spirit lives on.....
HEROES NEVER DIE
Numb disbelief
Inconceivably weak
They tried to revive
Her body was out of time
A ringing in ears
Faces streaming with tears
Broken with grief
And no signs of relief
A terrible tide
A pulling inside
The families embrace
Forever now interlaced
The sirens blared on
But she couldn't be gone
No something was wrong
Panic. Terror. Alarm.
Repeat Chorus:
And she swam in fast as a light
Saving them lives
Giving all her fight
The current so strong
She worked herself to the bone
Saved more than her own
Heroic feats few will know
And her life won't be in vain
She lives on through their lives & their names
It was a hero inside
That kept them children alive
She saved them all
And now her spirit lives on.....
HEROES NEVER DIE
Lyrics Hand Written By Nathan Thoen
Video Edited By Nathan Thoen
Lyric Video Style Inspired by Rory Kramer

[@patsyleadbeater1847]

I remember the day, our small town was torn. Her name has not been forgotten, and she lives through her children and those she saved. She was a nurse and mom, nothing could have stopped her from her selfless act. RIP Michelle. Heroes never die

[@philipadams9]

Incredible story forever preserved in this song. Good job Bombargo

[@bombargoband]

Philip Adams Thanks Phil!

[@macdonaldrosemary]

thank you for this song, remembering the day it happen.

[@bombargoband]

Rose Mary MacDonald Thank you Rose

[@chloestan1684]

i love this song now !!

[@kurtisreid9740]

😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Calling on all heroes
Unite
It is time
To shine
Our earth brothers and sisters will need us more than ever in the next coming months
Of 2022..

[@scifi_wifi5541]

Sorry i didn't get to see your comment! Ah i think you left one because i saw it said 2 replies right after i deleted my 2 comments. ODDLY .Well i had to delete it in a rush because i had realized i said twang not once but twice 😐 🔫

[@bombargoband]

We were just explaining that we know the first verse is far too long, but we really wanted to tell the story of Michelle, and it was hard to fit into a song. Not the perfect structure(chorus is way to late) but I think we were able to get the story across and that was our main goal! Chorus is my favourite part for sure!

[@scifi_wifi5541]

Bombargo oh cool 🙂 well thanks for writing back ! That was super nice of you ! And that chorus is cool for sure 🖒