Happy Independence Day everyone. Last night I went to the Ambassador's house for the 4th of July reception. It was a beautiful night with just a little bit of a wind. At the beginning of the reception an American doctor sang the national anthem, just as she was singing the line "gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there" a gust of wind came and extended the flag and made it wave just like the picture above. It gave me chills and reminded me what a great nation we belong too. I just wanted to express my gratitude for this country and the military that is protecting her. Becca will agree with me, that living overseas has made us more patriotic. As a nation we are so blessed to have the freedoms that we do. The Bill or Rights states,
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble..."
Isn't it wonderful to be a part of a country that allows its citizens these rights. Although I don't always agree with what is in the press or what people say, I am still thankful that we have those rights and I hope we as Americans never take those rights for granted as there are countless people who wished they had them. Deric, thank you for the sacrifices you make to protect our country. Dad, Doug, Grandpa Rigby, Grandpa Thompson, Uncle Bart and all the other family and friends who have served in the military, thank you for the sacrifices you have made to protect this great nation. God Bless America.
2 comments:
Very nice blog Tyler! Most of us don't appreciate what we have here in America. But we do appreciate all those who defend our country and we love our family members who sacrifice so much for the benefit of all of us.
Thanks Tyler. There are many who make such great sacrifices for the benefit of all. I get a thrill every time I hear the Apaches fly over my house. There are two times when I have been out on the drive way and have waved the was acknowledged that they had seen me. One pilot flew a circle around me overhead and another pilot flashed his/her landing light on/off a couple of times. Love ya lots. Sure wish I could come and see ya'.
Bartley
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