Independence Day

[Eledhwen]

Happy Fourth of July! Happy Independence Day to my American brothers and sisters!

This is one of my absolute favorite holidays hands down..and not due to the parties and whatnot, although they are fun.

I sat down and read my copy of the Declaration this morning, as well as the Constitution and Bill of Rights. I do this each year at this time.

Many blessings to all here; may they come in plenty and ease the burdens we all must carry.

Eledhwen

[Mirimaran]

I second your thoughts Eledhwen! As we celebrate today, we should remember that everything we have today, every right and every breath of free air we enjoy, were bought dearly by men and women who believed that there was something better out there....

"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..."

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/

Just gives you chills...

[E.MacKermak]

Take the time to remember those men and women who are still in harm's way today to protect what we hold dear and are celebrating today.

[Dinendir.]

Keep the soldier's overseas and soldiers who gave everything in your thoughts and prayers. Without them, we wouldn't have the freedom that we enjoy today.

[kaelln]

Happy Independence Day! We Americans might also take a moment to remember and honor those brave souls that had the guts and integrity to craft and sign the Declaration of Independence. They were literally investing their lives and futures in a cause that might not have succeeded. We owe them everything.

[Eric C]

Happy Independence Day! We Americans might also take a moment to remember and honor those brave souls that had the guts and integrity to craft and sign the Declaration of Independence. They were literally investing their lives and futures in a cause that might not have succeeded. We owe them everything.

Most of them lost everything after signing. These were men who were accustomed to plenty, but they sacrificed it all for a new nation.

Thank you to my fellow veterans for your service to our country. Thank you to our current troops for your continued service. Thank you to those who never came home. You are not forgotten by this patriot.

It's been nearly twenty years since my service ended and I find that the memories grow dearer to me each passing day than they were when they happened.