We salute those who fought for & who gave us the USA back 248 years ago.

A descendant with at least 3 of my known, direct ancestors in the Continental Army (who fought & were willing to risk their lives for the principles of their new country), I pray - as we move forward in time - that as a country can keep the Democratic Republic that my ancestors helped to give us. Although very, very young at the time, I somewhat remember America's 200th birthday. My parents love for this country and of their long American heritage left a last impression on me from a very young age on. The last milestone birthday for this country marked a point in history where anything was possible for all Americans and Americans stood proudly together as a country. In just 2 more years, America will celebrate another milestone birthday. May the USA remain the great country that our forefathers gave us.

"United we stand, divided we fall"

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As we celebrate today with varied Summertime festivities, we should all ALSO never forget the true reason why we have a reason to celebrate today. There is meaning behind the Fourth of July. Let's never lose it.