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What Did He Die For?
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I sang this song several years ago at church on Memorial Day. It had alot of meaning and I cried alot learning it, because my dad was a WWII vet. This year is has even more tears for me. My Dad  passed away Jan. 25th, 2008.....exactly four months to the day of this Memorial Day. Dad's health began failing a couple of years ago....then my son was to go to Kuwait. I knew that Dad would be here still when my son came home, because of his pride in my son and they would sit and share things that we could never understand. And he hung on till my son came home. This was not only his grandson, but my son was part of a brotherhood that most of us don't understand. Three months after my son came home, Dad went home to Heaven to be with Our Savior, who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

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Voice in DC
 Voice in DC
May 23, 2008
I have never heard this song. Outstanding! Simply Outstanding!
Mike n Laura
 Mike n Laura
May 23, 2008
Wow Cindy. Great post!
Cindy
 Cindy
May 23, 2008
Voice : it's an older song of Twyla Paris
Mike : Thanks
Shirley
 Shirley
May 23, 2008
Oh, how beautiful and thought provoking.  We take our freedom for granted so often, not remembering the price attached!  I e-mailed this to my daughter in Hawaii, my son-in-law is in the Army and I know she will enjoy it.  I was in the Army many years ago and am very proud of my country and it's heritage.  May we all remember the great sacrifices our military men and women are, and have, made on our behalf.  May God bless them and keep them safe.
Jay Price
 Jay Price
May 23, 2008

Very moving presentation and appropriate as Memorial Day comes up.

My Dad was 21 in 1943 when I was born. He didn't see me until I was 2 and a half. He fought in both WWII and then just as he was getting settled in life, he was called up for the Korean War. He worked with the big guns and he lost his hearing. But he never complained. I am so grateful for what is called The Great Generation. Soon they will all be gone and our nation will be the poorer for their passing. They paid a huge price for our freedom.

Cindy
 Cindy
May 23, 2008
Shirley, I do hope they enjoy the song. There is always a price to our freedom, and I thank all the soldiers who have made and are making it possible.
Jay: Thanks. Dad was 18 and he and mom had been married a month, he was gone 3 years.
mistie ferrell
 mistie ferrell
May 24, 2008
I thank the Lord everyday for our freedom...My prayers go out to all the men and women that are risking their lives for us! MY HUSBAND IS MY HERO! I thank the Lord that my family is fortunate enough to have my husband home with us~safe and sound! May the Lord be with you all during this holiday weekend..GOD BLESS!
Cindy
 Cindy
May 24, 2008
Mistie : God Bless you and your husband! BTW, you, like my daughter n love are a heroine!