Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: sleek on July 04, 2018, 08:56:58 am
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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.
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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
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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
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Glad to be amongst Americans that get it.
Zuma
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Well said. :)
Pappy
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I just want to bring this thread back to life for today's events.
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It lives on! This nation must be pretty good, or people would not literally walk a thousand miles to seek asylum here. We are a melting pot of all nations, peoples, and cultures, and beliefs, and today is the celebration of all who seek freedom! And those who sacrificed all for it.
Hawkdancer
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Happy Independence Day! I am so proud to be a patriotic American...Looking forward to family and friends today made possible by true Patriots...I learned how to salute my flag at Lackland AFB a long time ago...
Don
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Happy Birthday USA. I've been running my butt off since first light today, but I do remember it's the 4th of July.
Have a safe and happy one
Bjrogg
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Had a very good gathering hosted by a Navy Vet and her husband (a retired Brit of all things, but at least he is Welsh) and some other folks! A fine group, and the weather held here! During the fireworks Display, Mother Nature added her accent to remind everyone who is in charge! Hope everyone had a safe 4th!
Hawkdancer
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Hail YESSS
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A bit after Independence Day, but never too late to show our gratitude and respect. Happy Independence Day!
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Land of the free, Home of the brave. thank you to all the people who serve our country.
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Id like to bring this back to the surface again.
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Id like to bring this back to the surface again.
I’d like to see it there everyday Sleek.
Bjrogg
PS I miss Zuma. It’s nice to look back at replies from him
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Yes, Sir. God Bless America!
I'm with you, BJ, going to miss Don at the knap-ins down here.
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This is a fantastic thread. Happy Independence Day to each and every one of you from here in the United States of America and, to those who have protected and defended our Constitution, thank you. There are no words worthy of the depth of gratitude we all owe you.
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We have been off line for a while! Zuma has crossed over? Sad news, indeed! We are celebrating this 4th in a new town with old friends and many new ones! Every one stay safe, remember the men and women who stuck their necks out to found this nation, and those who did so to protect it.
Hawkdancer
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I would like to wish everyone a happy 4th, and request a bit of reflection today.
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We are very fortunate to live in a country like the U.S.A gracious happy Independence day to the people in America!!!!We must remember where we come from.
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Just as true then as it is now, a truly appropriate thread for today, the Fourth of July. Thanks for starting it and keeping it going.
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Much appreciated and well written, Sleek. Best wishes to all.
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Well said, all. We watched "Midway" (the old one, though I hear the new one's better) over lunch today. Though not a vet myself, I know a bit about the War, so I was able to give a bit of commentary. My 12 year old was surprised to hear that, if we had lost that battle, big parts of our country might well have been speaking Japanese for a long time afterward. I hope it drove home to her that we are only what we are (including having the right to express "mixed feelings" about our country) because of the blessing of God and the bravery of a few. We are SO secure, it's hard to imagine anything different. It's hard to imagine what could have been.
O beautiful for heroes, proved in liberating strife,
who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life.
America, America, may God thy gold refine
'til all success be nobleness and every gain divine.
--Catherine Bates
O thus be it ever when free men shall stand
between their loved homes and the war's desolation.
Blessed with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land
praise the power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just
and this be our motto: In God is our trust.
And the Star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
--Francis Scott Key
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Had a fantastic day with my family and friends. Thanks to all those that have made that possible for us.
Bjrogg
PS I still miss Zuma. Just thinking of you Don
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Indeed, we need to remember the people who were in this land before us though, and the blood we caused to be here. We still do have a long way to go, but we are certainly free, and doing good comparing us against many other countries, but we mustn't forget our issues that need not be overlooked.
Hope that wasn't too political sounding ;D
I am glad to live in America undoubtedly
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If no one minds, I'd like to bring this back to the top.
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I don’t mind at all Sleek.
Happy Birthday USA.
Bjrogg
PS I still miss Zuma
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Happy Independence Day, and thanks to all that brought us this far!
I've got to say the division in the news is pretty depressing these days, but it's good to remember now that, nevertheless, we are still the UNITED States, 'One Nation under God'.
And still ringing as true as ever...
From the Declaration of Independance
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
From the U.S. Constitution
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
From Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
... that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.
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Happy Independance day USA!!!
We can be happy because of the ultimate sacrifice others have made.
Hard to imagine what they went through establishing this country.Even seeing it on TV.
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All you have to do is work in Third World countries like I have then go through Customs in the US and hear them say, "Welcome Home", to make you appreciate what we have in this country.
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Here, Here! As A Park Ranger, I make a point to include those from all walks of life in the folding of the Visitor Center flag at the end of the day. For some it is a big deal! Others,not so much!
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It's hard to imagine what people felt today, back in 1776. But every victory we have had since then is because of the honor, daring, and boldness of the people back then and today. I pray our country always has those people when we need them.
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Well said
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Well said! Plus 1!
Hawkdancer