We’d like to take a moment to thank the men and women in uniform
who serve our great country.
Millions of Americans have surrendered their rights so we don’t have to surrender ours. They voluntarily surrender their rights to choose what they wear, where they live, and sometimes if they can see their families. Many have surrendered their lives to insure we don’t surrender our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and to them we are eternally grateful.
Everyday Americans raise their right hand and swear to protect us from all enemies, both foreign and domestic, and the laws which keep our country free. Some are Witches, some are Christians, some are Atheists, and some are Buddhists. They come from every socioeconomic background, culture, race and corner of the globe – some believe in the freedom America offers so much that they are willing to defend it with their lives before they’re officially citizens.
Often times we lose sight of the liberty we enjoy. We get bogged down in political debates, campaign nightmares, legalism and ‘tolerance’. Let’s take time this 4th of July to reflect on the liberties we have and the courageous members of our military, past and present, who protect them.
We are a beacon of hope and freedom to the world,
and no matter how many rockets or bombs our enemies use against us, our flag is still there.
and no matter how many rockets or bombs our enemies use against us, our flag is still there.
Video by SpiritofStLewis. Song "Where the Stars & Stripes and the Eagle Flies" by Aaron Tippin.
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