“For to be free is not merely to cast
off one's
chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances
the freedom of
others.”
Today of all days, September 11th, it is impossible to forget that we live free in America.
Today of all days, September 11th, it is impossible to forget that we live free in America.
It was exactly a year ago today that
Spirit of America
visited Inkamana Abbey in Vryheid, South Africa, and the staff
and students
there respectfully shared their prayers for our nation on the 10th
anniversary of 9/11.
“Freedom” is something that both of our
countries have
fought for. We know it comes at a high price. It is one of the
strongest pillars
upon which we stand. It is one of the goals Spirit of America
Band strives to
meet.
The life lessons that face the young
people of Spirit
of America when they work on Winter Percussion drill, or when
they travel to
South Africa to share lessons and knowledge, invaluably inform
their lives.
They develop respect for others, hone their ability to
communicate, and recognize
that hard work has a larger reward than ‘winning the gold.’ They
learn to settle
for nothing less than their best, and to recognize for
themselves when they
have achieved it.
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