Daniel's Interview on Phoenix Radio Shine FM

Our guest today - Daniel Rodriguez, who was so inspirational
especially for New York city. We'll find out a little bit of what he's
doing. He's not with the Police dept. now, as God has blessed him to
take his ministry of music around the world. 

Daniel:
I'm down in Florida right now.  I recently bought a little house for
my mom.  I made sure it was big enough so I could have a room,  a
place to stay so I can get out and do a little fishing, have a little
R and R.

Host:
We watched him at the Yankee baseball games, and when Mayor Guiliani
used him to sing, and through people like Dan, brought inspiration
even in the darkest times and reminded us that God was still there. 
Tell us a little bit about your beginnings.

Daniel:
I started singing at 12, and when  was quite young I started family
and had to leave music. I  did odd jobs, anything to support my
family. My life has always been guided by faith, it not always easy to
follow, and I've have gotten off track many times, but when I came
back, God was always there for me. He guides my life. He has given 
the blessing of a voice, but has also given me the opportunity to
share my gift.

Host:
Go through what happened in your life at the time of 9-11.

Daniel:
(Reviews that day)I was driving to work and I saw what looked like 
ashes in the sky.  So I got into the back of a caravan, by the time I got
there, the second plane had hit, I met my inspector, and headed towards
building 2.  I looked up and I saw the tower start to lean, (talked more of 
the World Trade Center collapse)..after that I rededicated my passions 
and the way of my life.. I'm a different person today.  I lost my best friend, 
Glen Pettit.. sang at his funeral and so many others.  I realized it was my 
purpose in being there, coming to a place that I realized that God had 
brought me here for his purpose..

Host: (asked about how that experience changed his life and what
lessons he took)

Daniel: (Talked about how one of the greatest gifts we have is each
other) God gives us each other to comfort.  He helps us to try and
make sense of the tragedy. During those awful times, people gave food,
clothing, people came from all over, to be a part of that effort to
help.  Our country was been united as I'd never seen before.

That unity was very important.. a glimpse of what is possible when
people gather together in faith.. God showing us what is possible..and
is out there for us everyday, to live our lives in a spiritual way.
we have the free will .. God has nothing to do with those tragedy's,
but he  gives us the tools to get through those times.

Being a trained opera singer, and a police officer, people took
notice, it was very interesting.. I was getting phone calls to do high
profile events for the police dept.  They recognized I was meant for
other things.  They knew I had a spiritual background..

Host:
God used you to perhaps inspire others to turn their life to a more
spiritual way? Where is God taking you today.. what's in the future..

Daniel:
(Talked about his upcoming international tour)
It's called "The Amazing Grace tour." I will be singing songs from
Album and working with Marla Kavanaugh in New Zealand and then a
return to Germany, Netherlands, adding Paris to the cities we did last
year. 

(Talked about his albums) 
Hoping to do another Christian album soon, working on that now for
future release.
(Talked about his work for several charities) One of my charities,
I'll be doing a concert in Sept. for the USO, working with a young
tenor Michael Amante. 

Host:
What is the message that you think God is really trying to give to
America 

Daniel:
(Talked about people being there for each other) ...realizing we are
such a wonderful gift for each other.. to work to make this world a
better place..
We each have a gift, whether it be compassion, to be a listening ear,
to love each other, love and cherish God.

Then the Host mentions Dan's singing for the Yankees and if we would
be seeing him there again soon.

Daniel:
I sang at a opponent's game and, unfortunately they haven't called me
in a while.

Daniel:
(reminded the audience of how to find his web site to learn more about
what he will be doing) by going to "TheSingingPoliceman.com"

Host:
God bless you for your testimony and stay in touch with us.