Thursday honors birth of our nation
Amid all the fireworks and cookouts, all the games and get-togethers we are sure to enjoy Thursday, we should remember the holiday is meant to commemorate the birth of our great country.
This is something we have gradually started to forget.
What was once universally referred to as Independence Day just a few decades ago is now mainly called the Fourth of July. Nowadays, folks make Fourth of July plans. Independence Day itself has become largely forgotten.
While this may seen a trivial quip over words, it’s really not. The Fourth of July has little meaning other than fireworks and picnics. Independence Day, however, restores memories of our Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence over 200 years ago.
For those of us who enjoy the great many privileges of living in America, we have been truly blessed. Let’s not place patriotism on the shelf so quickly. Let us not forget we are still at war and there are terrorists out there who would like nothing better than to inflict destruction on U.S. soil.
Patriotism shouldn’t be reserved for elderly men who served this country with everything they had during World War II. Patriotism should extend past all the soldiers who risked their lives in Vietnam.
Patriotism is something we can all share. It’s also one thing we must pass down to our children so they too can rejoice in knowing the rich history of the United States.
Let’s remember all the pain and hardships which had to be endured to form this country back in 1776. Let’s pay tribute to our heritage.
That’s exactly what was intended on Independence Day. It may fall every year on the Fourth of July, but it would be nice to think it remains Independence Day in all of our hearts.