Can you imagine the outcome if your, my, our ancestors had given up hope, lost all faith, abandoned the courage necessary on coming to America, then, ultimately winning America's freedom?
Hopefor an improved life
Faith, the Christian cornerstone
Courageto overcome
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Voyage to America
A strong-willed people from very diverse backgrounds crossed treacherous waters, enduring hardships unimaginable to us today. Hope, faith, and courage remained resolute even in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Hopefor an improved life
Led ships to set sail for America
Why did they leave their homes
Those ancestors of our generation?
Great fortunes some would seek
While others simply settled for freedom
All were hard-working folks
Laborers with varied education
Some traveled as prisoners
Many were indentured servants
Each hoped for a better life
Built on faith’s determination
Faith the Christian cornerstone
Inspired stabilization of belief
Preparing for the unexpected
Confirmed watchful eyes of conviction
Enormous challenges emerged
Within an era of self-belief
All answered their call to duty
When courage was commonplace
Courage to overcome
Took strength larger than life
An innate part of who they were
Hearts and minds did embrace
Thousands of years of descendants
Left their mark for generations to come
Enduring sickness and hardships
With perseverance and innovation
Each has a name, a family
And they are still all together
So who do they proclaim to be?
Our ancestors—Our foundation
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Since that first voyage America has fought in the name of freedom. Sacrifice after sacrifice has been made and continues to be made for all the freedoms America has to offer. All it takes is belief and the
Each of us plays a part in the name of sacrifice but none like a veteran of our armed forces. While many may not believe in you, there is always the belief in yourself. Then, there comes along that one person who believes in you, too!
