Independence Day, And What it Means To Me
Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2009
by Gary W. Halsey Sr.
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Every year when Independence Day rolls around, I am reminded of several things, how lucky I am to be an American, and the freedoms that come with this privilege, the women and men who over the decades that have fought and died to maintain those freedoms, and the Declaration Of Independence. Phrases like, "We hold these truths to be self evident, THAT ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL". Yes indeed, to me it rolls up to allot of things that I remember as a child, and to this day, as an adult. It's not about fireworks, and bottle rockets, those are just symbolic of those times of years past where songs were created by song writers that had phrases like, "The bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there". "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again", you name it, every political song that was ever written, was inspired by our Declaration Of Independence. God bless our troops that still maintain those freedoms. God bless those who protect our borders, and our seas.
Yes, to me, the Declaration Of Independence means that I live in a country where freedom of speech is still protected, my right for assembly is protected, as well as my right to vote for a free democracy, and to bare arms. Oh yes, The Declaration Of Independence is so much more than fireworks, it is our way of life, and to those overseas, the are representative of that cause, my prayers will be with them always. God Bless America!!!
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Nicely done Gary, good thoughts to ponder on this 4th. of JulyThanks David, nice to hear from you, I have been away for awhile from searchwarp, as I have been writing my book, and decided to take a break for a couple of months, then get back to it with some new perspectives...I think it is going well. It is good to be back with my old friends to read the works of the greats, and I am anxious to get to that.....thanks for stopping by and commenting on my article, I really appreciate it, you will see me reading articles once again, and I can't wait. your pal, and fan.....Gary....again, good to hear from you!!!!I'm away myself Gary, I'm on vacation in Maine
Well said, Gary, well said.
Hi Gary!I had left a comment earlier, but I don't know what happened to it.Nice job here. A proper tribute, indeed.
hi gary,you summed it up well.our appreciation for all those who risked their lives, some losing them, some having been saved, all for our freedom.there really aren't enough words to express an appreciation for them, but thank you is a great start,my best regards,sue
Im' right with you Gary! Well said and well done. BLessings! Teresa
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