A poignant story-song told straight from the heart. Very touching.

It seems a bit petty to nitpick a song with such a meaningful message but the line "the cost of freedom has its price" seems a bit tautological. Freedom has its cost or its price perhaps but both pushes the envelope a somewhat.

That aside, I'm glad you shared the story of the blue and gold banners (I never knew) and that of your own pain. A great way to honor those who served but never made it home.

My music may not set the world on fire but if it causes a glow in just one person's heart, it has all been worthwhile smile