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ST. LOUIS - On a busy day at Schnucks, we're reminded that everything comes at a price.

And we can never forget those willing to pay it. That's why Rocky Sickmann is here today.

"We as Americans must remember that freedom is not free," says Sickmann. Few appreciate freedom more than Sickmann.

In 1979, Sickmann was a 22-year-old Marine guard from Krakow, Missouri when demonstrators stormed the American Embassy in Iran. The host country was supposed to provide outside security.

"I look at the front gate and they're coming over," recalls Sickmann. "There's no security Mike. None whatsoever."

Militants wanted the deposed Shah of Iran to stand trial and they were incensed at the United States' decision to admit him for medical treatment. Sixty-six Americans were taken hostage.

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