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The Meaning of "Labor of Love" and "Freedom Isn't Free"

This piece explores the idioms "labor of love" and "freedom isn't free." "Labor of love" refers to work done voluntarily without expectation of material reward. Volunteers exemplify this when they support communities selflessly, as seen during the Escontrias event. "Freedom isn't free," coined by Colonel Walter Hitchcock, highlights gratitude for military sacrifices that ensure citizens' freedoms. The phrase, etched at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery of those who defend liberty, often at a great personal cost.

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The Meaning of "Labor of Love" and "Freedom Isn't Free"

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  1. Idiom for Sept. 8-12, 2014 labor of love- productive work performed voluntarily without material reward or compensation any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; A volunteer performs a labor of love whenever she comes to Escontrias.

  2. Sept.15-19 "Freedom isn't free" is a popular American idiom, used widely in the United States to express gratitude to the military for defending personal freedoms. Freedom Is Not Free" was first coined by retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Walter Hitchcock, of New Mexico Military Institute. The idiom expresses gratitude for the service of members of the military, implicitly stating that the freedoms enjoyed by many citizens in many democracies are only possible through the risks taken and sacrifices made by those in the military. The saying is often used to convey respect specifically to those who gave their lives in defense of freedom. "Freedom Is Not Free" is engraved into one wall at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.

  3. Sept. 22-26 old college try a valiant effort UTEP’s football team always gives it the old college try especially at Homecoming.

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