AMEN!
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Originally Posted by Lakesrider
Take your kids to a Veterans home and introduce them to the men and Women that fought for this country instead. The Men and Women who have stories to tell about why this a free and Democratic country.
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The last person I encountered that I realized was a Veteran (Last week), I shook his hand and thanked him! My son is only 3 1/2, but his grandfathers and great grandfathers served, and I do intend to share with him that Patriotism isn't cookouts and fireworks, it's bravery and courage of our men and women, past and present, who serve our country!
I was recently in the Hall of Flags at the Statehouse while waiting to meet with Gov Lynch, and I stood in front of each and every one of those flags, some battered and burned, and thought about what "that day" was like. Most of those flags are very, very old, but there are flags over US Camps all over the world right now. It's amazing to me to serve our country in that way.
I know this thread is about fireworks, but seriously - Thanks to the Veterans!