On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence
was signed, America was born, a free nation.
The first
Independence Day was celebrated in 1777. It
has been
celebrated ever since.
Families and friends gather together to have
cookouts,
visit, and enjoy their freedoms.
For me, Independence Day is - a day of PATRIOTISM.
I love my country and what it stands for.
I am loyal
to my country and will stay loyal until my
last days
on this great earth for I love America.
Patriotism is something we, all, have in us.
Some of
us get all excited with the 4th of July parades.
We
see the red, white and blue banners, and hear
the
patriotic music and our heart speeds up with
the
beat of the tune being played.
We dress up in our stars and stripes- all
the colors
of red, white and blue. We feast on snowcones,
water-
melon, cotton candy and hotdogs. We take pictures
of
politicians who make speeches each year. We
hear the
songs like God Bless America, Star Spangled
Banner,
and other patriotic songs and each time we
hear it
sung, again, we lift our eyes to the flag.
We think
of men and women who have shed their blood
for thee,
oh, there's nothing like America...Sweet Land
of
Liberty.
We gather around when darkness falls and cast
our
eyes above. We wait for the first of many
big booms
and we see the sparkles and glitter in the
sky.
We watch with oooohhs and aaahhs as we see
the colors
change. We suddenly remember OLD GLORY and
we remember
our good men. The ones responsible for us
having the
freedom to gather on the 4th of July once
more.
My country, oh how I do love thee, I stand
so proud
and say out loud, I'm so glad to be free.
For what is
in my heart right now, is not just for the
day. I live
my life in AMERICA and it's here I'll always
stay. OH
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, indeed she is just
this, so
enjoy your INDEPENDENCE DAY, and to this nation
LET
FREEDOM RING. HAVE A VERY SAFE AND HAPPY 4th
OF JULY!!
Sincerely,
A PROUD AMERICAN*
DENA "BAILEY" HOUSTON
JULY 2001
Associate member
of the 24th Constabulary Squadron.
Father - Elmer M.
Bailey