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Andy Rajeckas' tribute song " Message From Maddy" was featured throughout the day from the soundstage as it was introduced by Ann Marie Russo, Maddy Loftus' mom, in front of 2000 participants at the Fundraiser Rally and 5 K run in Clarence , N.Y.-the crash site of Flight 3407, on June ,13 2009. Ann Marie was also interviewed about the song on several TV and radio stations that day. Andy was interviewed earlier in the week on Buffalo radio as well.

" Message From Maddy" . the tribute song written by Andy Rajeckas commemorating the life of Fight 3407 crash victim Maddy Loftus is now available as a mp3 download for $ 1.07 on www.messagefrommaddy.org All proceeds from sale of the mp3 benefit the Maddy Loftus Memorial Scholarship fund.

On March 3rd 2009,Andy Rajeckas' new song " Message From Maddy " was played at the funeral memorial mass of Maddy Loftus, the 24 year old who tragically perished aboard Flight 3407 which crashed in Buffalo on February 12 2009. Over 400 people were in attendance and Andy presented the song after sharing with everyone how the "song just wrote itself" in the days after the tragedy.With words and music by Andy Rajeckas, sung by Deb Lyons and co produced amd arranged by Rick Savage of Savavge Tunes Recording Studios, the song will soon be available for MP3 download with all proceeds benefiting the newly established Maddy Loftus Memorial Scholarship Fund which will help studets who need financial assistance to attend college. The memorial service and song were featured in an article in the March 4th edition of the Star Ledger newspaper on pages 13 and 15. Release updates will be posted on andyrajeckasmusic.com and on facebook.com/remembering Madeline L Loftus.

Andy Rajeckas and Gwynne Michaels performied in Hardwick ,N.J. at the "Unity For Our Community" rally on Saturday, Nov. 15 2008 . They performed "Heal The World With Me" in front of 350 people as the entire crowd spontaneously formed a large circle on the lawn of the Grewal family where the hate crime was commited. There was large scale local and national media coverage of the event.

On the evening of September 22 2008 Andy Rajeckas performed "Heal The World With Me " at the Church Center For the United Nations at a special service dedicated to the UN"s Millenium Development Goals. Joining Andy were vocalist Gwynne Michaels and trumpeter Rick Savage. It was an inspirational and powerful service attended by various members of the UN and peace working community. The evening was rounded off by the entire assembly of attendees singing along with Gwynne Michaels as the chorus of the song was featured .

Andy Rajeckas' long awaited new release "Peacework" is now available at cdbaby.com and itunes.com Don't miss this powerful and inspirational record that will touch your heart and soul. Also, Andy will be performing at the United Nations on September 22 2008 for a special event at the Church Center At The U.N. Stay tuned for more details!