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Wishing you all a fun-filled "Fourth of July" weekend! Keep it safe enjoying friends and family, and don't forget to think about the freedom we share in the United States ... freedom to celebrate who we are, what we do, when we work and play, where we worship, why we are a nation of free people, and how we protect the gift of freedom.

This is a beautiful, moving music video of a song about a son who became an American Soldier. It tells the story from his mother's view point of her son's service to his country. It is a tribute to all Americans who have served in the military and to their families who prayed for them while waiting for their safe return home.

This music video is so worth watching! Surprise happy ending! Celebrating America's Freedom. Enjoy!

"Letters from War by Mark Schultz"

 
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24 Comments on Celebrating America's Freedom on July 4th!

Inspiring song and truly a happy ending.  Just what we all want to see happen.

07/03/2008 08:33 AM by Leolinda Bowers, MBA, CRS, Top 2% Ken Meade Realty Sun City Grand Real Estate (Ken Meade Realty)


Oh Jan, this made my day, with two sons in the Navy and one due to deploy to Iraq is March, I am in tears. Thank God for a happy ending. Who is the artist, I had not heard this before?

07/03/2008 08:42 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Realtor Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor)


Jan, that was good for a morning cry.  All I can say is Thank God for modern technology.  Our son is serving his second tour in Iraq and I speak to him several times a week on instant messenger.  He was supposed to get out this August but got the stop loss so it will now be next summer but he is taking it like a man.  He is an Intelligence Analyst so is looking for the bad guys with a computer and a mouse.  At least once there he is fairly safe.

My Dad was also in the Army for 5 years in World War II (he was drafted before Pearl Harbor) but he had very little communication from home as that was before he knew my Mom.  My grandma had 5 sons in World War II at the same time. Again Thank God for modern technology. 

I'm glad it had a happy ending and I'm glad that you told us to keep watching.  I'm really bad about reading ahead in a book (lol).

07/03/2008 08:57 AM by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)


Leolinda:  An answer to his mom's prayers for sure!  Happy 4th.

07/03/2008 09:34 AM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


Hi, Missy:  I'm glad you saw this post.  My prayers for your sons..., for their safety and for their work in service to our country.  I know you are proud of them! 

Thanks for reminding me that I should have posted the title and artist.  I have edited the post to include that now.  It is "Letters from War by Mark Schultz."

Have a blessed 4th holiday weekend.

07/03/2008 09:38 AM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


Marchel:  I can't imagine what you and so many moms are going through with sons so far away.  God bless him!  Can you imagine having 5 sons in a war at the same time!  And without being able to get the news and communicate the way we can today!  I pray for the safe return of all those serving in our military today!

07/03/2008 09:45 AM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


Amen, Elaine, amen, and that it so true! Enjoy the 4th holiday.

07/03/2008 09:48 AM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


My attention span was gone about 90 seconds into this video, so I didn't see the ending.  But I echo the sentiments in your blog post.  So true.

07/03/2008 10:14 AM by Margaret Woda, Maryland Real Estate (RE/MAX VISION)


Margaret:  Thanks for your comment in support of our military.  You should see the happy ending! :)

07/03/2008 10:23 AM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


Jan,

Thanks for such an inspiring video and post. This should jump start me into a great holiday. Loved the ending!

07/03/2008 10:30 AM by Mike Frazier, Dyersburg Tn Real Estate (Carousel Realty of Dyer County)


Mike:  I knew you would like the video because you are a man of faith and you love our military. Happy 4th!

07/03/2008 10:32 AM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


Hi Jan, I like happy endings. I'm sending this great video to others. Happy 4th!!

07/03/2008 08:26 PM by Gary Woltal - REALTORĀ® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty)


Hi, Gary; I'm glad you are sending it out to your friends!  Happy Independence Day! :)

07/03/2008 10:28 PM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


Jan,

This is a beautifulsong!  It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it! My husband a "singer" was asked to sing this song at a luncheon for mothers of our military soldiers on Mother's Day this year! Not a dry eye in that room, but it was definitely an honor for him to sing for them.  Thanks for posting the video of this great song! Have A Happy Fourth Too!

07/03/2008 11:25 PM by Michelle Pimentel ASP, IAHSP Empire Home Staging (Empire Home Staging Solutions)


Michelle:  You are a lucky lady to be married to a singer!  Hopefully you get to enjoy both his rehearsing and performing.  How sweet that he sang for military moms!  I don't think I could get through this one if I were trying to sing it.  I love that part where she and the little boy 'hug' ... sweet vidoe and beautiful song.

Thanks for commenting tonight.  Have a great 4th weekend.

07/03/2008 11:33 PM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


Hi Jan,
Wishing you a Happy and safe 4th.  Our freedom is something we should celebrate every day.

07/04/2008 06:26 AM by Cynthia Tilghman, RealtorĀ® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)


Thanks Jan, I'm an emotional wreck after watching the video. LOL.

Hope your holiday is a great one with the kids.

Hugs,

Duane

07/04/2008 09:01 AM by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)


Cynthia:  You are so right ... we should celebrate our freedom every day!  Hope you are having a great 4th!

07/04/2008 01:09 PM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


Duane:  Didn't mean to wreck your 4th!  LOL.  It was a great ending, wasn't it?  And such a sweet song!

Happy 4th of July weekend!

07/04/2008 01:11 PM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


Jan, love it, hopefully others are taking the time to watch it.

07/04/2008 03:50 PM by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)


Duane:  Thanks for freaturing this in the IT'S ALL ABOUT THEM (THEM THEM) GROUP. Hope you're enjoying some BBQ and watermelon this weekend!  We've been relaxing today, but we did pick up some great BBQ.

07/04/2008 05:02 PM by Jan Evett Panama City Beach, FL (Ryan Realty Properties, Inc. )


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