Determined to escape to freedom, they all faced danger and hardships fleeing from Romania to Italy, but Simon and Wesley's nightmare began in earnest when they crawled into a container, were then locked and sealed, and placed aboard a container vessel. There they spent two weeks in total darkness as they baked in the heat for days before being loaded onto the ship, headed to unknown destination. They ran out of food, water, oxygen and hope. As despair filled that container. It appeared that the container became their likely tomb; Once again, God provided another of many miracles in this incredible real life story of faith and perseverance in the face of insurmountable odds. This trio has been singing since their days in Italy shortly after fleeing Romania. Simon recalls, "We were singing mostly hymns together, back when we were in Italy, but we started to sing Southern Gospel Music in 2000, after we heard the Gaither's and the Cathedrals on television. It was a sound that we instantly fell in love with. After singing at local churches and telling our story, it was suggested to actually give our group a name: "The Freedom Singers." This would be the most appropriate name considering the backgrounds of the guys. So in 2001, the "Freedom Singers" was officially born.

Simon goes on to say that, "We've been blessed beyond our imagination in so many ways. From the opportunity of sharing our music and testimony in churches big and small, to performing at the largest annual Canadian Gospel Convention in Red Deer and doing radio and TV interviews to being a guest artist on a Christian Music cruise." 2010 brings even more exciting opportunities to the Freedom Singers as they are scheduled to travel across United States and Canada. They are scheduled to sing at Legacy Five's Memorial Day and Labor Day Celebrations in Nashville, Tennessee, Greater Vision's Texas Praise-Fest, The Great Western Fan-Fest in Visalia - California, The Gaither Homecoming in Gatlinburg TN and the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY.

FREDOM SINGERS share their music and testimony in the hope that those who listen will be spiritually enriched and blessed. They give praise to God for His guidance and abundant Grace.

Thank you so much for coming to Chilliwack Alliance. It's been a very long time since I have been blessed like that, your singing from the heart, the first accapella trio was so beautiful and your voices blended so well. Your singing and testimony moved us to tears. What a Blessing ! Will come to hear you in Hope, Lord willing. Blessings to you always.

Dwyla and Ed Beglaw

Was at you concert last evening in Camrose, Alberta and really enjoyed. An awesome story!

Margaret Dibben

We were so very blessed by your testimony and praises last night at the Quail Lakes Church in Stockton, California. We will be praying for you. Praise the Lord!

Marti & Scott Ankcorn

Thank you so much for your testimony with Legacy 5 in Portland, OR in November. We purchased your book "The Price of Freedom" and could hardly put it down. Your story was fascinating and a true testimony of Gods love for each of us! I will be purchasing several copies to give to my family for Christmas. God bless you in your travels and your service for Him!

Doneva Ward

Thankyou SO much for coming to Chilliwack Alliance. It's been a very long time since I have been blessed like that, your singing from the heart, the first accapella trio was so beautiful and your voices blended so well. Your singing and testimony moved us to tears. What a Blessing ! Will come to hear you in Hope, Lord willing. Blessings to you always.

Dwyla and Ed Beglaw