GENT'S
FOURTH OF JULY
PAGE

Most Americans think of the Fourth of July
as a day of celebration. It is that and much more than just
grilled hot dogs and hamburgers with drinks and melons. It
represents the birth of our great nation beginning July Fourth,
Seventeen Hundred Seventy Six. It is a day for flying our flags,
which was first resolved by the Continental Congress on
June 14, 1777. The flag then only had Thirteen Stars.
It gained two more, Vermont and Kentucky, and has now grown to Fifty.

Our flag represents rights and freedoms which have been fought
for several times, and paid for by the lives of countless Americans.
We need to be reminded of these words from time to time:

Famous Quotes of Famous Americans

"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men
are created equal."

-Thomas Jefferson

"I know not what course others may take, but as for me,
give me liberty or give me death."

-Patrick Henry

The Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Another great American tradition for the Fourth of July is
fireworks. I have always like fireworks and especially enjoy
seeing the displays the pyrotechnics set up and operate.

The flag of the United States of America has a special
meaning to me and I hope that it does for you too.

There are those who burn and desecrate our flag in other ways.
They are considered by me as the "same old liberal, disgruntled
bunch" who have no respect for themselves or others. They may
destroy that red, white and blue piece of cloth, but they will
never be able to destroy its representation. They deserve our
pity, as most of them will never amount to anything because of lack of
common sense and reverence.

When you see the flag pass you, stand, remove your hat and
remain standing until the flag passes. If the people around
you think you are crazy, let them think what they please. You
can go down the street drunk, staggering and falling and no
one will remember that long. But, when you show respect for
the flag, it will be remembered for a long time.

So spend some time with your family and friends every Fourth
of July. Grill some hotdogs, hamburgers and ice some drinks.
Serve with some baked beans, potato chips and top off with
melon balls of watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew. Take
time to talk, laugh, love and celebrate the day.

I would like to wish each of you a great Fourth of July and
invite you to view this Page often and bring a friend or a
group of friends with you. I have built this Page especially
for you. Again, THANK YOU, and may God richly
bless you and your loved ones. Enjoy a beautiful display
of fireworks near you.
"Battle Hymn Of The Republic"



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