However, by 1985, the anthem had lost significant attention, with The Bermudian citing difficulties in arranging the song for school choirs, regimental bands and orchestras and a lack of interest in doing so. In response, Senator Gerald Simons and his Community Services staff launched an initiative not to let the song die out, offering a limited budget to anyone skilled enough who would be prepared to arrange the song in time for the 1985 Heritage Month.
By 1985, the anthem had lost traction, with The Bermudian highlighting challenges in arranging the song for school choirs, military bands, and orchestras, along with a lack of interest in doing so. In response, Senator Gerald Simons and his Community Services team launched an initiative to prevent the song from fading away, offering a limited budget to anyone proficient enough who would be willing to arrange the song by 1985 Heritage Month.