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The Price of Peace: GUESTBOOK

Lisa Deucore

January 3, 2009

THANK YOU for a great song. I have three children ages 11, 8 and 4 and we are in month 3 of a 13 month deployment. Their daddy is serving with the CA Army National Guard and is on his second deployment with them. The support is amazing and greatly appreciated!!

Daniel J Dorsa MSG (Ret.)

January 3, 2009

Love it, good job.

Cami Reynolds

January 2, 2009

WONDERFUL!! My husband is defending our country on state side, however it is still very hard for our two boys, 5 and 18 months, for their daddy to be gone. You girls have done a wonderful job expressing how others feel.

SGT Croy

January 2, 2009

That is a wonderful song. I just read about it in the GX magazine and decided that I just had to hear the song. It is so great to know that people still understand the true price of peace

heidi berg

January 2, 2009

The song was amazing and was deaply touching!!!
I wish you both the best of luck and I hope to hear from you all soon!

SGT Art Wiegele

January 1, 2009

Great song, don't quit with just one it touched me deeply

sylvia smith

January 1, 2009

Thank you for putting your hearts into this worthwhile endeavor. My children (ages 12 and 14)and I pray every day for our troops. My husband is one of many who is spending his time doing what he feels he should do, and we support him and the many others who serve. We look forward to his safe return. God bless you , your family, and all that made it possible.

Siobhan Perenick

December 30, 2008

thank you for expressing so well what all those left behind feel.
Wish we had this song when my husband was deployed last yr, my boys would have loved it.
thank you!

Elaine Connor

December 30, 2008

This is an amazing song!! Congrats on writing something that touches not only me but my children. My husband was deployed for 15 months to Iraq and of our 3 children my daughter had the hardest time with the seperation. Thank you for this song. the next time we have a seperation this will help make it easier. Thank you to both of you.

Linda Parrott

December 30, 2008

I want you to know that song means the world to me and my family ,i have an 11 year old daughter and that was one of the worst thing that i ahd to see her do was stand there while her dad left and her not wanting him to go wish this song had been playing.

SSG Jason Johnston

December 30, 2008

I am an Illinois Guardsman and have left my children for deployment. It was hard on me but I think the job you guys have done portraits what children and families feel perfectly. I am proud of you and your families service, and we as Americans could not ask for better. God bless you.

SGT. John D. Barnedt

December 30, 2008

Great job !!!!!!!!!! I have been in the OR. Guard since Aug. 2001, and I was active duty NAVY for 11 years. So I know what you are singing about!!!! The price of peace is so costly, but like your daddy there are those of us willing to pay the price!!!! Good luck in your singing !! May God bless you , and your future, in this endeavor!! SGT. Barnedt

Sgt Katie Spanswick

December 29, 2008

I saw an article in GX mag I needed to check you two out. Fantastic. I grew up an Army Brat myself to a Special Forces dad. You girls hit the nail on the head. Beautiful voices. You two are going to give a lot of hope and strength to not only families but soldiers as well. God will bless you in so many ways.

pvt matthews

December 29, 2008

stay strong, and keep up the great work, amazing song. hooah

charles buchanan

December 29, 2008

I would just like to say that i am a national guard soldier who has deployed once already and that song means the world to me and my family and I wanted to thank the two of you.

Kathy

December 28, 2008

The tears are flowing - just went through the very first Christmas without my baby girl, who is in Iraq. Only those who experience it know the heartache - and your song certainly expresses it well. Thank you and God bless!

Jessica

December 27, 2008

Your song was very touching and beautiful. My husband is in the California Army National Guard. I've been blessed to have him home for a little over a year now since his 1st tour in Iraq. We have a 7 month old baby girl and we're enjoying every minute we have with her. The story behind "The Price of Peace" was very touching and inspiring; I didn't want to put down the article. I wish you young ladies the best in all your endeavors and may the Lord continue to bless you, your family, the soldiers who protect us on a daily basis and their families.

God bless, Jessica & Family

Mac "IL Guard Soldier"

December 27, 2008

Alyssa and Cassy,

I've had the privilege of working with your father for several years now. I've seen his concern for the thousands of IL Soldiers that have deployed and the compassion for there families left at home. I'm grateful that he has instilled the same traits in you girls. You've done a awesome job on the song, the lyrics were right on. Hart you did an awesome job producing the song. I've done the studio thing and it's not easy. God has blessed you all with great talents and I pray you never forget to give Him all the Glory. Blessings- Mac

SPC Caricofe,william

December 26, 2008

thanks for the support

PFC Joseph Schnieders

December 24, 2008

i think the song is awesome. the girls did an excellent job on it. i'm in the North Carolina National Guard and they hit it on the head with their song. they hit every aspect on the war and deployments of every family. great job girls just keep your heads up and everything will go good.

Holli Jaques

December 23, 2008

My husband just got home from his second tour in Iraq...and we have a 2 year old son. This song absolutely touched my heart, the lyrics are so beautiful...the price of peace is something all of us military families everyday...thanks for paying tribute to that...

connor price

December 23, 2008

my dad got deployed to and he was there for 46 days.then he got wounded.but i wanted to know that he would be alright.the frist thing i did after her got back i ran up and said i love u daddy i dont want u to go back. AND MERRY CHISTMAS!!=)

JANICE SCHMIDT-TRENTON, MO

December 23, 2008

MY HUSBAND IS DEPLOYED NOW SINCE MARCH....OUR THREE KIDS MISS HIM SO MUCH AS DO I. IT'S A BEAUTIFUL SONG THAT BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES.

SGT Joanna Lee

December 21, 2008

This is a great and heartfelt song. My husband just got home from his deployment 6 mos ago. We have a little girl who is 3 and she thought daddy was on a plane the whole time. It was pretty tough, her not understanding and having to see her dad on a computer screen or hear him on the phone. She didnt understand. Deployments are hard. We just have to stay strong. You guys did a good job. God Bless you all and Merry Christmas!

Kevin Roberson

December 19, 2008

I wanted to "Thank You" for the wonderful song. As the father of two daughters who had to endure the very thing that you sang about while I was in Iraq (2003-2004), I must say that your song was very uplifting. I had mydaughters listen to it and then asked them if that typified their perspective - the answer was a resounding "Yes!"

I would like to share the story of when I returned home to Fort Riley. When I got off the bus, the first one to greet me was my (then 14 year old) daughter who nearly knocked me over when she ran and jumped into my arms. Oh I forgot to say that she is not evn five feet tall and barely weighed 100 pounds but through her joy at seeing me home was enough to make me take a few steps backwards.

Thanks again for the message in the song. Keep up the good work. God Bless you and your family.

kayla edwards

December 11, 2008

cassy and alyssa-
you guys are so amazing. im sure you remember me from SCS. i miss u cassy and i wish both of u the best of luck. you guys are gunna blow up..huge one day. i hope to see u soon cassy =] miss you

xoxo -kayla edwards

Alethea Benton

December 11, 2008

As a soldier, who has deployed once before, this song is simply beautiful. Thank you so very much for your support of our troops, and your story. I know it will reach the hearts of those who listen to it.

Tommy Redditt

December 6, 2008

I am a iraq vet. I spent a year there. I like this song and it realy means something to me. Keepup the good work

Ray Phetteplace

December 3, 2008

Awesome and moving to an old soldier, May god continue to bless you.
Patriotguard.org

Mississippi American Legion Riders

December 2, 2008

Love the song! Really sends the message home. Thanks for your support of our Armed Forces. Heard just a little bit about a Video. Look forward to seeing it. Wish we could assist you with it. Hope you have a good showing of Patriot Guard Riders.

Matthew Marr

November 25, 2008

Dear Alyssa and Cassy, A friend of yours and mine, Teresa, gave me the opportunity to listen to this song. I absolutely love it. Your voices are beautiful throughout the entire song without even a dull moment. I hope you girls go far;. your passion and talent is impecible. Sincerely , Matt

Stephanie Phillips

November 24, 2008

You guys are truly inspiring! As an Army wife and mother of an "Army brat" I thank you!

keeley parham

November 20, 2008

i love this song it totaly rocks......p.s. keep up the good work girls

Dorothy Cobb

November 18, 2008

Ladies, Thank You for your beautiful song, it so touched my heart. As my son is in Afghanistan, I know that it definitly take a toll on all of us, esecially my grandson. I did find comfort in knowing that we are not alone.
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Holly Laird

November 15, 2008

I love your song ,it is so beautiful and calm P.S. it so rocks.Keep up the good work.By

Louise Tutterow

November 13, 2008

Alyssa and Cassy, I enjoyed listening to your song. Both of you are very talented young ladies. I appreciate you sharing your gift. May God bless you both in whatever you decide to do in the future. Louise

Maria DiGirolamo

November 12, 2008

Thank you for this beautiful song, I really don't even know anyone specifically in the war... But this song is very moving. It's good to know fellow americans can live and work in harmony. I am proud to be a state farm employee. = )

God Bless.

Rachael

November 12, 2008

Thank you for such hard work and for making this song. My boyfriend is in Iraq right now, and I know how it feels to have a loved one at war. It's such a pretty song! :)

Valerie

November 11, 2008

This is a beautiful song! I wanted everyone I know to hear it and urged them to buy a copy! I wrote a blog on myspace about it and included links to this site! Both my older and younger brother are currently deployed in Iraq. One is Army and one is Marines. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this beautiful song!

Sharanne Wieglenda

November 11, 2008

Thank you so much for this song! I have one son serving in Iraq right now and another being deployed in the spring. I know my grandson faces the same challenges everytime his Dad deploys. Keep up the good work!

Lauren Koether

November 11, 2008

Thank you girls for such a beutiful song....What a blessing this is to military families. I am currently with my husband as he is training to fly planes in the air force. My dad is a State Farm Insurance agent and let me know about this amazing song. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Tom Murray

November 11, 2008

Hello,
My brother John, works for State Farm, he sent this to me, it made my day.. What a wonderfull song.
I live in Jacksonville,IL
I have a son Sgt. Dan Murray(Army) serving in Iraq,he's been there over a year. He is scheduled to be home early December. I also had my youngest brother get back from Iraq just over a year ago.
He at the time worked for State Farm while serving in the Colorado ArmyGuard..
I never did appreciate how tough it was on my mom and dad, while my brother was over there, that was until my own son was deployed.
Soon his tour will be over, and the family will be relieved once more to have their son back home.

Donna Riley

November 11, 2008

The song is WONDERFUL!!!! I am an employee of a State Farm agent in Texas and a mother of two Marines currently stationed in Iraq and Japan. Thanks for sharing your heart and feelings with the world.....

Jim Cooke

November 11, 2008

It was great meeting you and hearing you perform "The Price of Peace" this morning at the State Farm Veteran Breakfast. As a 20 year veteran of the Army I feel your song sums it up quite well.

Thank you and God Bless

Linda Bennett

November 11, 2008

Hi Girls,
I'm a State Farm Agent in Niles Ohio. My son Danny is a Marine and is deployed to Iraq for his second tour... Thank you for expressing so beautifully in words what we, the families of the military, experience. God Bless you.... God Bless our troops !!

scott walker

November 10, 2008

My son Chris Walker and my son in-law Joel Hayes will be deployed to Afghanistan please pray for both of our soldiers. Thanks

Barbara Sachtleben

November 8, 2008

Hey girls!!! Have a great week in Nashville!!! :-) I'm so excited to see the video when it's all done!

Ms. Kimberly Magowan

November 8, 2008

Alyssa, you have a beautiful gift and you use it to help others. I am so proud of you.
I enjoyed having you in my class at St. Agnes. You are also a very good artist. I'm sure you and your sister have already touched many lives in a positive way with your talent.. and that is a beautiful place, the sign of a true artist. Ms. Magowan

Cindy Carlson

November 7, 2008

My mom is in the national guard and going to Iraq. your song is very good and shows how I feel about it. We are all proud of her and want her home soon. God Bless You. cindy

Tosha Neilson

November 7, 2008

What a great song! The words are so fitting for military families. You are all awesome for doing this.

james lee cruse

November 6, 2008

that was awesome ,i wished i could sing that good

Evonda Anding

November 4, 2008

Hi my name is Evonda and I go to school at LaSalle Jr. High and my teacher, Mr. Steen (coach), to the class to go to this website and to be oness I didnt want to go because I thought that is was going to be about boring history and he played it in class a coulp of days later I cried my eyes out It was sad It made me think i just thought that I would let you all that r invalved with this that it was a wounderful song and i loved it thanks and when u get a chance to read this just to let u no that coach Steen takes at least 15 mins of the class to talk bout ur carrer and i want to be like u i look u to u and u are my new hero............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kayla

November 3, 2008

My dad is in the Army National Guard and he is getting ready to go overseas. Your song is perfect for the way I feel. I just wanted to say thank you so much.

GOD BLESS YOU

Shelly Winger

November 2, 2008

I was deeply touched by this song and wish the best for you all. We are all connected to a Military Family somehow and this song will serve as a great source of pride for them. SW

Doris Ball

November 1, 2008

Girls:
You know I'm your #1 fan. I love both of you and I know you will do GREAT with this CD.
I've watched both of you grow up over the last few years and your as beautiful inside as out. Both of you did a great job with this song!!! Everytime I hear it, it brings tears to my eyes, and I know your dad is proud of you since it's about soldiers leaving for war. Your parents have two very special young ladies and have a lot to be proud of . I love both of you and wish you nothing but the best. Grandma Doris

Lisa Wagley (Basler)

November 1, 2008

Annette
Thanks for the forwarding of the song. I have had two family members over in Iraq. One did'nt make it back, after his second depolyment. It is a great song. Keep up the good work and take care.

Cindy Watson

November 1, 2008

Great Song and great message for the families and friends of our soldiers. Thank you for this tribute. It is absolutely wonderful.

alaina parham

October 31, 2008

i love this song it is so pretty!i am in your aunt cheryl's class. so we listen to this song at least ten times a day!! everyone in our class sings it!!! we all love it so much !! so keep up the good work ladies!!!

Cheri Brewer

October 30, 2008

Thank you so much for the beautiful song! My husband will be leaving for Afghanistan in a couple of weeks, our eight year old daughter has been having a really hard time with this deployment. This will be his 4th deployment since she was 8 days old.
We often feel very alone because there are not too many people around us that understand.
God Bless You!

Raenee

October 29, 2008

I have relatives and a close friend who is in the military ! This song is wonderful and means a lot to me! I will share this song with my co-workers !

Denise Bitner

October 28, 2008

Wow I was not expecting when I picked up my folded newspaper, the Illinois Guardian at 9:30pm to expect to see 2 prettty young girls on the front ,let alone seeing anything about Nashville I began to read and you see my husband is now serving in Afghanistan. He has been in the military for over 20 years now and this has been our life like so many others, you see my kids are now grown 24 and 21 but its still hard for even them at their age. The best part is you did it in nashville I am taking my daughter for the third year and we will be traveling to the cma awards there in Nov. Thank you for the song that is so awesome you told everything so wonderful! Hey good luck! the cmt awards are in april you should go its so fun! my hubby will be back in 28 days!! we cant wait

Tera Brown

October 28, 2008

This song made me cry so much and really touched my heart on the deepest level right now with my fiance in the Army National Gaurd and serving in Afganastain right now and won't be home till July 09'. we just said our goodbyes about two weeks ago. Thank you for such a good song and all the support. GOD BLESS AMERICA! Please keep praying!!!

Alice

October 28, 2008

God Bless to The two Beautiful Young Ladies and their Families, and to all who Helped bring "The Price of Peace" alive.
Thank You with Much Love.

Lori Powell

October 28, 2008

I love this song. I have a soldier that is in the process of being deployed and we have two children.

Shirley Bruner

October 28, 2008

How beautiful. I will pass it on to my friends that have family in the military.

DEBBIE CHISOLM

October 27, 2008

A GREAT SONG.. MAKES ME PROUD OF OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY TO KEEP AMERICA SAFE...THANKS FOR A GREAT SONG...HART,, YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB...

Thadius Stevens

October 27, 2008

The song and lyrics are absolutely spot on. You girls are doing all of the veterans and families a great service with your giving attitude. Hoohah to you!

Betsy Rogers

October 27, 2008

Unbelievable! This song is long overdue. Thank you for giving our military families a voice and the blessings they deserve. I love it.

Linda McCartney

October 27, 2008

Hart:

This is fantastic!!!! I was in the bank today and your Mom gave me this web site, and I am so glad. It touches home since I am married to a Veteran. It will touch so many hearts. Thanks for your obedience to the Lord. Our prayer is for the Lord's hand to continue to be on, around and under you.
Again, great job Hart and all the others that had any part in this wonderful tribute.
Linda McCartney

Ed Cobb

October 26, 2008

Excellent song just absolutely beautiful! Very beautiful sung also!

Kerry

October 25, 2008

WOW -- great song -- I sit here crying as we are facing another deployment and knowing what my children go through every time their daddy leaves -- you could not of said it any better -- thanks from the bottom of our hearts!!! I ready your story in the Illinois National Guard paper -- God Bless you and your family and thank you!!! Kerry

Kirsten Bolinger

October 25, 2008

hey cassy and alyssa.we aint hung out in awhile i miss you guys sooooooo much. call and we can hang out soon when ya'll arent busy. alyssa,you look more like cassy as you grow up, i mean wow, our dad was just telling us bout you were writing this song, unbelievable,you are good.luv ya

Linda Silvestri

October 25, 2008

As a mother of a deployed soldier, I thank you for writing this song and honoring the families. God Bless You! Linda

Cade Steen

October 24, 2008

Well, after seeing all of the comments on this page, and reading story after story of how this song has touched so many, I have to say that I am part of the group.

Hart, there is not a word that exists today that correctly expresses my love for you as a brother. After reading what this song meant to you, I couldn't help but cry. You continue to amaze me with everything you have learned and I love the road you are walking on. I miss you and can't wait to see you!

Mickie Rahn

October 24, 2008

Hi, Gaddis family. Just listened to your song. You guys continue to amaze me! Great job. I will forward this on to my friends and family. Stop by the old neighborhood sometime...
Love ya, Mickie

Dorinda Gipson

October 24, 2008

What a powerful, moving tribute to the families of Soldiers!

Evelyn Choate

October 24, 2008

beautiful, and inspirational

TASCA WINDHAM

October 24, 2008

I loved the song! We need more of these for our troops. May God bless them and our great country!

Linda Lott

October 24, 2008

Very beautiful. Know that this song will touch many hearts. Great job Hart, Cassy and Alyssa!!!!

Andrea Marley

October 23, 2008

When I listed to the song this morning for the first time it brought tears to my eyes. It is a beautiful song and I will share it with my friends. I believe even people who don't know anyone that is serving in our military will appreciate this awesome song and be touched by it. Good job, Cassy and Alyssa!

Andrea Marley

Lynn Paice

October 22, 2008

Alyssa, what a beautiful song! It gave me goosebumps listening to you and Cassy sing. I have always been amazed by the talent that you both were blessed with, and I know your mom and dad are very proud of you. I just can't wait to see what the future holds for the Gaddis girls.

Lynn Paice
(Adam's mom)

brandon defenbaugh

October 22, 2008

thats good! im a sixth grader at allysas school. scs. that awsome my mom told me. i told her you wrote i all by yourself. she thought it was amazing.

SFC Amanda Trigg

October 22, 2008

Girls, I work with your father and he is a great man who cares deeply for the troops. It is only right that he would have such amazing, talented and caring daughters as you obviously are. Thank You Alyssa, Cassy and Hart for doing this and reminding us all that there is a bigger sacrifice made when our military leaves. God Bless you and your families!

Mark Coultas

October 22, 2008

I knew before you auditioned for "Annie" how talented you are. It is great that so many people will now know of your talent. I am excited for you and your sister.

Mark Coultas

Mike Glenn

October 22, 2008

Alyssa, you have such talent. I am so glad to know of this website. The song is such a blessing. It came together beautifully. I can tell by the wonderful and grateful comments that this song has been a blessing to many. God bless the Gaddis family! You are very special and loved!!
MIKE GLENN

Gayle Behl

October 22, 2008

Your girls are the best. Your song brought tears to my eyes and made my heart swell with pride. I hope that the Lord will continue to bless you and your family. Your dad along with all of you are in our prayers.

We love you
Gayle, Cara & Linza

Tony Rametta

October 22, 2008

Cassie & Alyssa, the song was amazing. I hear the maturity in your voices and the pureness of heart. I'm very proud of who you are and what you have become. The families of the victims of war and those still fighting hear your plea.

Tricia McDonald

October 22, 2008

As an Army wife, mom of 3 kids, and a family that has endured a deployment, your song touched my heart. Thank you for writing it for us...the family.

Max Howerter

October 21, 2008

I am the National Administrator of Public Relations and Media for the Patriot Guard Riders. What a wonderful song and being a Vietnam Vet this song also means a lot to me.You can be very proud of what you have done.

Paula Fogle

October 21, 2008

What an amazing song.It hit the heart. Being a mother of 2 in the Army , I so understand. Thanks for the beautiful song, You guys were wonderful

Clare Bennett

October 21, 2008

Alyssa, that song is so beautiful and so is your voice. I'm so proud of you. I miss you and I hope I get to see you again sometime.

Karen

October 21, 2008

Alyssa, I just listened to your song & was very impressed with it. You have a great voice! I've forwarded the website on to friends & family.
Good luck!

John Wilson

October 21, 2008

As a 24 year vet of the US Navy, it makes me proud to know that families still support the men and women fighting our wars. God Bless you, and God Bless American

West Family

October 21, 2008

That was an awesome song. Will keep your family as well as all the soldiers in our prayers. Thanks to your family and your dads sacrifices, someone elses family is living a life of freedom. We give thanks and praise to American soldiers. THANK YOU!!!!

Pam Foutch

October 21, 2008

Alyssa, I can't even express how proud I am of you! I'd say I'm impressed, but honestly, this doesn't surprise me. You've always had the talent and I'm glad you are using God's gift in such a constructive way. It's been so long since I've seen you that I had no idea you and your voice had matured in such a beautiful way. And what better than to have Cassy sing with you. You blend just perfectly. The song, the lyrics, the music...it's all absolutely wonderful and extremely moving and I'm so happy for you!!! I'm going to send it to everyone I know!

Taylor

October 21, 2008

Wow!!! Alyssa, this song is amazing!!! love your voices!!! this song means a lot to everyone especially the families who've been through this!!! good luck in the future!!! love you guys!!!

dawn albers jones

October 21, 2008

You should be very proud of yourself. I cried when i heard your song. Well done. It hit the heart!!!!!!!!

Ashley Ushman

October 21, 2008

This is a great song it has alot of meaning and will touch alot of people. Good job girls keep up the work. I am going to buy the single becasue I liked the song so much.

Mavis Richardel

October 21, 2008

I listened to the song through my tears. Alyssa & Cassy sang the song with such emotion. Great job girls!

Hart, you did a great job with the co-writing and the producing. Your talents brought this song to another level. You understood what the song needed to say and how it needed to be said. It is also very obvious that you were all raised with a deep respect for God and country, and it is easy to understand why your parents are so proud, as they should be. So many things are wrong in this country, and you all have truley given it a bright spot. Thanks for sharing your talents, we are all better for it. May God bless you all.
Mavis Richardel

Emily Gibson

October 21, 2008

Alyssa & Cassy,
You both have a talent for expressing the feelings of families and their children across this great nation of ours. Don't ever let go of your hope and faith. Continue to lift your voices and speak proudly; for it is your generation that will bring this world to peace and prosperity and love. Congratulations on a beautifully written and performed song of great feeling. Well done!!!!!
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