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Memorial Day 2008

May 25 2008, Lewis Waters

It has often been said, “Freedom is not free, it has been paid for by the blood of our young men and women in uniform.” Since 1776 over 48 million have worn the uniform of the United States Military and fought valiantly for freedom and liberty around...

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