Posted on 11/28/2001 1:50:23 AM PST by Cacique
Edited on 05/26/2004 5:02:34 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
Firefighter Mike Moran plugs the CD inspired by his "Kiss my royal Irish ass" remark at the Concert for the City of New York last month. He says proceeds will go to the relief effort.
November 28, 2001 -- Firefighter Mike Moran became an overnight sensation by going on national television and telling Osama bin Laden to "Kiss my royal Irish ass!"
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
From the moment we started working on this song, Doug and I have been drawing energy from all of you out there.
You're all amazing!
When Cacique said >>>>>"The next "Beatles"? He was delusional!!! L.O.L.
Thanks anyway Cacique!
And, yes, Osama can kiss my Royal Irish a$$ too! (if there's anything left of him by the time the Armed Forces get done vaporizing him with an express ticket to Hell).
Honor Bump
To Mike, Mrs. BCM and to their beloved BCM - As BCM found, Fr.com is a special place. You will love it here. The reasons for this wonderful song is sad, but I hope it will help lift your spirits - as it has ours! Welcome!!!
hey mike i didnt know your brother died on 9/11 so this is for BCMHonor Bump
In case OTHERS are not aware of the Mike Moran story, here is a good summary from the very well-respected website for professional firefighters, www.FireHouse.com:
"Kiss My Ass" Quote Comes From The Heart
HEATHER CASPI
Firehouse.Com News
FDNY firefighter Michael Moran touched more people than he could know with his words to Osama bin Laden at last weekend's benefit Concert for New York.He summed it up for everybody when he spoke his message to bin Laden:
"Kiss my royal Irish ass!"Moran's words drew wild applause from the crowd, and have continued to draw attention from others as the media spreads his story.
The firefighter said he was sitting in the audience at Madison Square Garden,shortly before his turn to go up on stage to introduce a band. While he waited, he kept thinking about how much he wanted to say something for those that he lost in the September 11 attacks: his brother Battalion Chief John Moran, 12 firefighters from his own Ladder 3 and Battalion 6, and about 20 players from the fire department's football team.
He said his now famous quote comes from an old expression used in his neighborhood of Rockaway, Queens, which he hasn't spoken in a very long time. But the phrase popped into his head Saturday, when the time was right.
Before he went on stage, Moran spoke with actors Adam Sandler and former FDNY firefighter Steve Buscemi about his plans.
"I asked them if I could get away with saying that. They laughed hysterically," Moran said, and Steve Buscemi pointed at Adam Sandler and said, "Didn't you hear what he said?"
After his comments the crowd went wild, and as Moran tried to walk off stage the stage manager pushed him back out. So, he said, he went back over to the microphone and took off his hat, and said, "This is so you can see my face," and called Bin Laden a bitch.
The crowd responded by chanting USA.
Moran, a firefighter for over 16 years, said he had never done anything like that before. The only other speeches he has ever given were the toast at his friend's wedding, and the eulogy at his brother's recent funeral.
"Those are the two times I've spoken in public in my life," he said.
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Previously:
ZING-SONG MAN:Firefighter Mike Moran [aka FReeper "royal IA"]
plugs the CD inspired by his "Kiss my royal Irish ass" remark
at the Concert for the City of New York last month.
He says proceeds will go to the relief effort.
- New York Post (11/28/01): Mary McLoughlinFrom www.FiremanSong.com
The Ballad of Mike Moran
"The Fireman Song"Written by Doug Cogan & Christopher Storc
The Fireman Song, also known as The Ballad of Mike Moran
is a song that pays tribute to all of the brave men
who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
As songwriters, we hope that it also offers a sense of empowerment to those who hear it.![]()
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