Never forget the reason
Let us not forget the reason that we celebrate this day. It is not about beer and bar-b-q, not about getting an extra (or 2) days off work, nor about the fireworks. We celebrate this day; "Independence Day", for our FREEDOM from tyranny and oppression. Freedom from CONTROL by ANOTHER country, freedom that was hard fought and WELL won. Our forefathers fought for something they believed in, that was right and no one should ever be able to take away from us. We stand to this day in defense of our Country, our homeland that we shall not relinquish to another. We stand and honor those who have past, present and future defended this country and her people. Let us take the time today in this celebration of freedom to remember and honor those who have are and will defend that freedom and made this possible. First, to all our troops; I thank you for your sacrifice and your belief, and to all those who do their part everyday (no matter how small you may think it is) to make this a better place. Let us celebrate our freedom and never forget those who make it possible. This was not known as July 4th when I was growing up, it was known as INDEPENDENCE DAY and I for one will continue to call it that. Thanks, C
