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Why do we call it freedom
When freedom is not free.
The cost was blood and sweat
And tears that bought our liberty.

Look beyond our nation's banner
Waving proudly in the breeze
Across the plains and mountains
Thru the valleys, o'er the seas.

And see a people of variety
Living side by side
In God we trust, our motto
Just laws our leaders' guide.

Yet some still take for granted
They neglect to understand
How great a sacrifice was made
To dwell in this free land.

For many left their loved ones
Their friends, their families
Standing true to oaths once taken
To defend our liberties.

Holding fast they fought for freedom
Both at home and then abroad
Spilling blood upon the waters
O'er the ground on which they trod.

Wounded from the many battles
In mire and blood their bodies lay
The dead with mouths wide open
Forming words they'd never say.

Seeing eyes no longer seeing
Gearing ears no longer hear
Hearts once beating stilled and quiet
Loved ones close no longer near.

And though their hopes and dreams were shattered
Let their deaths not be in vain
We must keep forever burning
Freedom's torch, the victor's flame.

For they died for you, America
Your freedom was not free
For t'was their blood and sweat and tears
That bought your liberty.

So when you speak again of freedom
May your hearts be filled with pride
And your gratitude for those
Who for your freedom fought and died

Cheryl Berger

Description
Why do we call it freedom
When freedom is not free.
The cost was blood and sweat
And tears that bought our liberty.

Look beyond our nation's banner
Waving proudly in the breeze
Across the plains and mountains
Thru the valleys, o'er the seas.

And see a people of variety
Living side by side
In God we trust, our motto
Just laws our leaders' guide.

Yet some still take for granted
They neglect to understand
How great a sacrifice was made
To dwell in this free land.

For many left their loved ones
Their friends, their families
Standing true to oaths once taken
To defend our liberties.

Holding fast they fought for freedom
Both at home and then abroad
Spilling blood upon the waters
O'er the ground on which they trod.

Wounded from the many battles
In mire and blood their bodies lay
The dead with mouths wide open
Forming words they'd never say.

Seeing eyes no longer seeing
Gearing ears no longer hear
Hearts once beating stilled and quiet
Loved ones close no longer near.

And though their hopes and dreams were shattered
Let their deaths not be in vain
We must keep forever burning
Freedom's torch, the victor's flame.

For they died for you, America
Your freedom was not free
For t'was their blood and sweat and tears
That bought your liberty.

So when you speak again of freedom
May your hearts be filled with pride
And your gratitude for those
Who for your freedom fought and died

Cheryl Berger