For Freedom, thank you America & I love you, Bryan

Thank you for your sacrifice, to all the bold and the brave of the United States of America and her allies.

At the time I made this video I was not an American Citizen but within six months of making this video I was sworn in as a LEGAL American Citizen of the United States of America.

I created this video for my (American) husband and father-in-law as a tribute to their serving this country. I wanted to show them how I not only understand what they signed up for, but that I loved them even more for that sacrifice.

Thank you, dear husband and dear father-in-law.

May the Lord continue to bless you both as well as all other other men and woman who are giving their lives to serve this country.

All my love, Diana

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MESSAGE FROM SONGWRITER
Subject: For Freedom Video
Message:
Hey....I hope I've found the right person here. I just stumbled upon your video on Youtube and was truly touched. I actually wrote the song "For Freedom," and was thrilled to see someone had put it to good use. Anyway...thank you for lending your talent. You did a fantastic job.

God Bless,
Matt Moran
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Song: For Freedom by Avalon
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Avalon Sings 'For Freedom' On Exclusive Digital Release

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Brentwood, TN (Sparrow Records) - Multi-million selling vocal group Avalon has recorded a new song, 'For Freedom,' in tribute to American soldiers past and present. Beginning May 16, the track will be available exclusively through digital outlets as a single download or in a three-song set that includes the Avalon hits 'We Will Stand' and 'The Creed.'
'For Freedom' was penned by songwriter Matt Moran for his grandfather, a World War II veteran. He recalls, 'As a young kid, I loved to sit at my Grandma's feet and listen to her memories . . . like so many others, she was forced to say goodbye to the love of her life when he was sent off to fight in 1944. I've always been struck by the courage of those men and women who sacrifice so much for their country. It is no small thing to give up a life that is relatively comfortable in exchange for something so dangerous and completely foreign, not to mention having to say goodbye indefinitely to those you love the most.'

The members of Avalon were in turn struck by Moran's heartfelt song. Group co-founder Janna Long says, 'Freedom is truly a wonderful gift and privilege that we have all been given at a tremendous price to others. I am humbled every time I think of the thousands of (soldiers) who have given their lives so that I might enjoy all the liberties given to me.'

Sure to be an especially poignant listen for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veterans Day occasions, Avalon's FOR FREEDOM digital-only EP is available via iTunes, Napster, Sony Connect, and Rhapsody.

Avalon is currently in the studio recording a hymns album scheduled for release this fall. The award-winning group is also appearing at Women of Faith conferences throughout the summer. Learn more at www.AvalonLive.com.

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[plusplustech]

first make sure that tools like wiki are not censored, then this song would make sense.

reference google for: Freedom, Democracy, Wikipedia

[canadianprincesss]

@plusplustech I agree that Wiki should not be censored. The ones that want it censored have, I suspect, something to hide. I can understand keeping some things hidden...but I also believe that our government has stepped way over it's boundary, The Constitution, and they hide, behind it. They trample it, then use it to hide behind. Also, we are a Republic,m not a democracy. Reference The Constitution and her Amendments.

[pdcluck]

I had about given up on Canadians until I came across this by accident. Thank you for doing this.

I used to be Canadian but am now AMerican and have been ashamed of Canada's attitude and hatred of their neighbor. It is the USA which is keeping Canada safe and tucked in each night. I have not liked the smug, thankless attitude that has been exhibited as of late. You have renewed my faith in Canada. I thank-you and wish you a happy July 1 and the USA a happy July 4th.

[enneking10]

I just want to express my thanks to the American soldier!

[canadianprincesss]

@Jononutoob And you have every right to your feelings. They are just misplaced and perhaps you would get more satisfaction bantering back and forth with someone who is of like mindedness. My purpose is different from yours. Bless you with your purpose...I just don't share the same purpose, as you and that is why America is so great. I can do what I feel called to do and you can do what you are called to do. Just be careful whacking others for not being on the same page as you.

[canadianprincesss]

@Jononutoob I completely understand that we have not had a just war since WW2 and the republicans and democrats have been bastardizing our Constitution, I know this. There is a time a place for your kind of debate. This is not one of them and I have the authority, being that this is my video I created for my husband, I have that right. We have many friends and family that are serving and have served. I honor them and the job they do for me and my family and this country.

[Jononutoob]

@canadianprincesss We have not had a just war since WW2. You can see that because we have not declared war through congress since 1941. Also conspiracies dont belong on other blogs. War are conspiracies by definition so dont say that word in such dismissive tone. I find it very upsetting to see people cry about our soldiers yet sit and do nothing to stop the war. They dont need us to honor them. They need us to get them home.

[canadianprincesss]

@Jononutoob There are other avenues to 'debate' and banter back and forth on the issues that Mr. Bullitt brought up. This has nothing to do with my video honoring the men and women who have fought for our country. Conspiracies belong on other blogs not on a video honoring the men and women who are fighting for our freedoms. It makes Mr. Bullitt, IMHO, appear like Mr. Sheen talking randomly about conspiracies and what-nots.

[Jononutoob]

@canadianprincesss Why do you try and discredit such ideas by namedropping Charlie Sheen? You futile attempts to discredit those who are trying to protect this nation make you look more crazy than truthers. I dont believe in all the conspiracies but I can with certainty that 911 was not just an act of terrorism. Something else is going on, and all you need to know that is look around. The police in America are becoming militarized. The laws are borderline unconstitutional. 1932 Germany anyone?

[canadianprincesss]

- - One more thing, your figures of 65% are your figures based on what you believe not based on reality. Go to a forum who actually cares about this topics. You are barking up the wrong tree. This video is honoring those who are serving and those who have served this country. Personally, I don't care about your conclusions, and I don't mean that disrespectfully. I think your views would be better read in a forum where people care about this topic.

[canadianprincesss]

@390bullitt1968 - And my point is that you want to argue about Auschwitz & 911 Truthers and this video is a gift I gave to my husband when we weren't doing too well financially. It was from my heart thanking him for his serving the United States Army. This is a video thanking all those who serve in the US Military and to America's allies. Go take your debate elsewhere. Your topics have nothing to do with this video.

[390bullitt1968]

@canadianprincesss - I am not a drug user, drinker or smoker. FWIW. I have done years of forensic reasech on the Holocaust and the alleged death camps including a number of visits. My point is the governing authorities put out stories to the public and dissent is not permitted. Are 65% of americans crazy because they disagree with the 911 story line. If the holocaust were true as told, there would have been millions of poisoned bodies found. NOT ONE WAS EVER FOUND. please explain that.