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sleek:
Many men lost their life. It wasnt given. They fought to keep it. The women and children, fathers and mothers, gave their loved ones to this nation. We were born of necessity, and of blood. Real blood.  Wet, red, sticky, hot. Tears of pain and loss of comrads. Grief of wives and children never to be loved again, or seen to grow into men and women themselves. 

Today, we celebrate the results of such sacrifice. That of these people, their strife was not in vain. We have victory. As you watch your fireworks tonight, let these explosions represent the fight, the brilliant colors, represent the spirit of the greatest americans to have lived, the smoke and the ashes speak for themselves. As you leave the area, you leave free. 

When you walk away, your back to depart, keep in your mind, this isnt just a party. Its a reminder of who we are and how we got here. When you wake up in the morning, it will be a memory, just as the men and woman of wars past have become. Today, the very day you read this, and every day after, have been given to you by the brave. They did it for this nation. Its often said, but rarely does it sink in, what this nation is, that this nation is us. It is you, it is me. Make it worth it, as we may never be worthy. Dont waste it. Don't forget it. And always, pass it on.

bjrogg:
Well said Sleek. I just saw a title for a article on yahoo news. Something to the effect of mixed feelings about being proud to be American on 4th. I didn't read it. No mixed feelings here. Very Blessed to Live, Work and Play in this great country. I may be a bit embarrassed by some of my fellow Americans, but certainly not the Men and Women and their families who made it possible to Live the life my family and I do. Sometimes I think that social media should have a few simple rules like this web site does.
Thanks to all of you Men, Women and their families for your great sacrifices. May we all make it a worthy sacrifice.
Bjrogg

Hawkdancer:
Well spoken, gentlemen!  A salute to all who have made the supreme sacrifice, and to those who came back, as well as those who are "on the lines" even now!  Be proud to be American, we get to make adjustments every 2 years!  And corrections every 4 years!  Many nations don't get that chance, and many nations have copied our example!  Remember the past, look forward to the future, and vote for what you believe!
Hawkdancer

Zuma:
Glad to be amongst Americans that get it.
Zuma

Pappy:
Well said. :)
 Pappy

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