National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is celebrated during the second week of September. In 2025, this will be from September 14 to 20. Additionally, National Truckers Appreciation Day is celebrated on October 4th. So, I am a bit ahead of schedule, but that's okay. I was thinking about my older brother today, and that made me think about truckers.
My older brother was a big rig driver for many years before he passed. He would be out on the road and call me, and we would talk UK basketball for a couple of hours while he was waiting for unloading. In his later years, he owned his own truck and was relatively successful. When they had to drive with an empty trailer, they called it deadheading. Deadheading did not make him happy.
The Semi is roughly 20" long.. The pattern calls for 3/4", 1/4", and 1/8" thick wood.
I created this song as a tribute to the truckers who tirelessly ensure that shelves are stocked with products for us to buy. Their dedication has made it rare for us to ever experience a lack of food or goods. This is my way of honoring their crucial work.
Hammer Down

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