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Picture of the day -
July 4, 2008
Honoring the protectors of our freedom
Photo courtesy of Robert Welch.
We Americans are blessed by our Creator with the privilege of living
our lives in the most open and free society on earth. Our
forefathers shared a vision of a great nation where the people ruled
the government, and although for practical reasons that ideal can
never be fully reached, the country they passed down to us comes
closer than any other in the history of the world.
Those amazing men and the patriots who followed them into battle
against the British king risked their lives and fortunes to bring
forth on this continent a new nation where we can all live in peace
and harmony, free from the tyranny of a dictatorship. From day one,
we have always been proud to call ourselves Americans - not because we
share a common ethnicity or religion, but rather we share a common set of
ideals.
We Americans believe that freedom is an inherent right
granted to all human beings by our Creator, not a privilege
to be extended by a king at his whim. We also believe that all
law-abiding people should be free, within reasonable limits, to
live, work and worship as they choose without interference from the
government. And lastly, we believe that we can, and will, do
whatever becomes necessary to preserve those God-given freedoms for ourselves,
our families, and our descendents.
To that end, we Americans maintain a mighty military machine
employing the finest, most lethal weapons ever devised by man. But
even more powerful than all of those weapons combined are the
patriotism, honor and dedication to duty of the many thousands of
brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coast guard members,
policemen and firefighters who risk their own lives and fortunes
each and every day to help ensure that we never fall under the
jurisdiction of a dictator.
Independence Day is a day of celebration, and so it should be. But
it is also a day on which we should all take a few moments to
remember and honor those who have served at our side or in our stead
in the defense of the ideals and unequaled freedoms we all share as
Americans. May God continue to bless the United States of America
and everyone who serves to defend her.
Visitor Comments...
Name: Phyllis Helton
Town: Bristol, VA
I pledge allegiance............
Name: Ron Trees
Town: Spokane, WA
Hi Rick. I come to your site at least once everyday, and at least
once every day, I am reminded of our Creator as well as a deep love
for our country. Today is no different! Rick, I just want to say
THANK YOU for this great site and the time and effort that you put
into it. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all of those men and
women who have and do sacrifice daily so that we can live as free as
we do. They are the best!! Today's picture is beautiful!! God Bless
You, Ron
Name: Merle McVey
Town: Bristol, VA
To the flag of the United States of America!
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