As we light up the grills, join family and friends for the afternoon BBQ, and then watch the skies light up across this great nation, filled with sparkling fireworks, we need to also reflect on the importance of this day in our history, our INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!

Our troops are stationed all over the world, honoring their commitment to serve and protect the citizens of the United States of America. The allow us to freely enjoy the freedoms we hold so dearly.

• We are free to pursue life, liberty, and happiness
• We are free to practice the religion of our choice
• We are free to express ourselves and our opinions
• We are free to protect ourselves and our family

So this day, as we celebrate 232 years of America’s Independence, let us remember those who gave us our freedoms, and let us “Let FREEDOM RING!!!!”

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While the storm clouds gather far across the sea, Let us swear allegiance to a land that’s free, Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer:God Bless America. Land that I love Stand beside her, and guide her Thru the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies , To the oceans, white with foam God bless America My home sweet home. God Bless America, Land that I love Stand beside her, And guide her, Through the night With the light from above, From the mountains, To the prairies, To the ocean, White with foam, God bless America, My home sweet home. God bless America, My home sweet home.

Irving Berlin’s

“God Bless America”