Remembering the Price of Freedom.

I have wanted to create a blog to honor the men and women of the armed forces, who have paid the price to keep us free. Some have sacrificed their life, while others have sacrificed their youth and innocence. We thank them for what they have given up so we can have the freedom we have today. This memorial day I wanted to especially remember and honor my father, Ervin Lange who served 3 years in Africa and Europe during World War II. He survived gunfire, sand-fly fever and malaria to come home and raise a family, even though his innocence was lost in the war. He lived many years with the memories and left the tales untold. Years later, in a time of deep reflection, he was finally able to share some of the stories, that had stayed dormant for decades. I also wish to remember our cousin Rachel Bosveld who paid the ultimate price, in 2003 when she was the first woman from Wisconsin to lose her life in Iraq. I think those that spent time with Rachel said it best.
At the Heart of Harmony Chorus concert this spring, a segment was done to honor our nation's military. There were tears as the audience watched men and women who served stand to their feet when they heard their fight song. Pride was in their faces as they remembered what their military service meant to them. We were also proud as our good friend Wayne Lepak stood to his feet. Please sit back and enjoy this musical interlude while you remember those who have served to keep us free! Remember Freedom isn't Free.