I was driving in my van thinking about what a wonderful life we have. My kids were playing in the back and I began to think about all the men and women who have given of themselves for our country, for our freedom. I wondered if they knew there were people today thankful for their sacrifice. I wondered if the men and women serving today knew. I wanted to convey a message to them... to their families...to our country...to my kids. I want my children to grow up knowing that their freedom has come at a price. That keeping our freedom will cost some men and women their very lives. I want them to look at our flag and feel a sense of pride and gratefulness when we sing our anthem or say our national pledge. I want them to learn and remember...
The words "Thank you seems hardly enough" came to my mind. Before I could get home, on a crinkled napkin were the lyrics to this song "In The Name Of Freedom"
To the men and women who have served our country and to men and women who continue to serve in every capacity -- I want to say thank you. I know I am not alone in this feeling and sometimes a song can draw people together to convey something special. That is my hope and the reason for doing this project. It's time to say thank you.