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2002 Olympic appearance

First appearance on a world stage for the 37 year old Police Officer

"God Bless America" opening ceremonies Winter Olympics Salt Lake City Utah

"Singing at the Olympics was an amazing experience" Daniel

New York City's Singing Cop Becomes 'America's Tenor'

By Bernie Bernard, May 2002

Officer Daniel Rodriguez has helped heal the nation with his songs of

hope. He has also sung the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium and at the

opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

"People have referred to me as 'America's Tenor,'" he said, "'The

Voice of a Nation' or 'The Voice That Healed a Nation.' And I feel very, very

proud to be given those titles, because music to me was always a ministry.

Everything in my life has always been directed by faith. And so, I feel

that I've been blessed with a voice that touches people, and my

responsibility is to share it with as many people as possible. And so

if that comes with the title of 'America's Tenor' or whatnot, then I'll

accept that title gladly and try to represent the title."

American troops in Kandahar watching live performance

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