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Dedicated to Sgt. Patrick Stewart and his beloved family

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An American Soldier Came home today,
Wrapped up as cargo in an American Flag.
He asked for one sweet, silent symbol on his Grave.
But the VA guns Said “Sorry Son, Request denied”.

Well he served as any other with his hands and with his heart.
He prayed to Father Sky, bowed Down to Mother Earth.
He honored Air and Water and the Fire he danced around.
But you didn't honor him before you put him in the Ground.

Chorus:
It's a Symbol it's a Sign it stands for Everything Divine.
Excuse me Sir, I think you're wrong, I checked and the last time
I read the doctrine it said practicing your faith is not a crime.
So let this soldier rest………Honor his request.
(So, if you make these children pray…Let them do it their own way)

You sent that little girl crying home from school.
Told her she was evil and she disobeyed the rules.
You took away her pendant. Grandmother's Gift.
But the other kids are free to wear their Crucifix.

And she knows that if you catch her that you'll have her expelled.
She's frightened every member of her family is going to hell.
She's all messed up she's five years old...she doesn't know her rights.
But her Daddy is a Lawyer so get ready for the fight.

Chorus

He's a believer and he wears it on his arm.
First day, new job he set off all the alarms.
The memo spread like wildfire that the devil had arrived.
And the virus got to corporate and they fired him by five.

Now all this misperception and everyone runs scared.
Scared of the neighbors and Scared to declare.
Cuz the persecutions high Expelled, or Fired or Denied.
So what the Hell did our Ancestors fight so hard for?

Bridge: So raise up your chisel and carve next to his name.
All that he held sacred and all that kept him sane.
When you sent him off to war you didn't care what he believed.
Now he served you with his blood grant him his dignity.

Freedom of Speech. Freedom of Faith. Freedom of Religion.
Freedom to Stand up and Fight For What We Believe in.
Freedom to Die for your Country and Be Recognized
With a Symbol of Honor in your Country’s Eyes.

credits

from Red Alabaster & Blue, released September 1, 2007
Lead Vocals: Celia
Harmony Vocals: S.J. Tucker, Jeff Bray
Organ/Piano: Jeff Bray
Cello: Ray Chi
Drums: Dave Schoepke
Bass: Steve White
Bagpipes: Lia Gima
Crowd Singers: David Mitchell, Chris Kuehnel, Tom Contrestan, Danielle Deislacy,
Shayna Medinger, Mary Diamond, Doug Henkle, Mary Jo Zagozen, Lori L. Whalen

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Celia Farran Langley, Washington

Celia is a cross between an Earthy Enya, Joan Baez, &.... Tina Fey. Celia artfully reaches deep into the soul of the listener with her angelic voice and musical creations. "What Celia Offers is a Gift to the World", Brooke Medicine Eagle, Author of "The Last Ghost Dance. "Celia's Music Calls Women to their Glory & Men to Their Hearts". Marianne Williamson, Author of "Return to Love" ... more

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