On Friday, November first, Bon Jovi released a new song with a noble purpose. The track benefits life-changing impact of service dogs on the lives of military veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The song, which will be featured in the film due out on Netflix on Veterans Day, November 11th. The project was written by Jon Bon Jovi and produced by the band and John Shanks.
According to a press release announcing the song, To Be of Service “explores the remarkable life changes resulting from the introduction of trained service dogs into the lives of military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.”
“I was born to be of service/ Camp Lejeune felt like home/ I had honor I found purpose/ Sir yes sir that’s what I know,” Bon Jovi sings over the song’s heart-stirring, majestic rumble before rolling into the prayerful chorus: “God of mercy, God of light/ Save your children from thsi life/ Hear these words/ This humble plea/ For I have seen the suffering/ And with this prayer I’m hoping/ That we can be unbroken.”
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