The Cost of Freedom

When freedom is obtained through struggle,

the cost that is paid is death.

That cost is most oft paid by soldiers,

expelling their very last breath.

For you and me and our children,

they go to war and they fight.

So we can here enjoy freedom,

protecting all our rights.

The right to worship as we wish,

the right to speak our mind.

The right to report on our government,

when we feel so inclined.

What kind of people do love us so,

that they will give for us their lives.

Fighting and dying for you and me,

insuring America survives.

They're patriots the lot of them,

sons and daughters,

brothers and sisters,

husbands and wives.

They're giving it all just to keep us safe,

our country and all of our families.

So hold freedom dear and all who have fought,

remembering all of the casualties.

So stop for a moment remembering those dead,

as you're warm and safe by the hearth.

Considering what freedom has cost us,

To you what is freedom's worth?