Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Thoughts on the Fourth of July
10:06 AM | 
Posted by
Janet Boyanton |
When I woke up this morning the first thing I did
was check my personal email. As I went
through the 100+ emails that came during the night, I was struck by how many of
them were headed, “Happy Independence Day,” “Happy July 4,” or simply “Happy 4th.” The heading was inevitably followed by, “Save
25% on _______ [anything from boxer shorts to bass boats] during our
spectacular Independence Day Sale!”
That made me wonder if the 4th of July
has become nothing more than a day to shop for bargains, cookout, and watch
fireworks. It made me stop a reconsider
my on plans for the day, sleeping late, painting my den, and, yes, watching
fireworks with Thomas.
But before I started my busy Independence Day, I
stopped to remember those who have made it possible for me to live in
freedom. I cherish the freedoms we hold
dear, and am grateful for all those down through the ages who have done their part
to keep our county strong and free, whether they served in the military, in the
legislature, in the judicial system, in our great workforce, or simple kept the
home fires burning for those who did. We
all have our part to play to keep America strong and our freedoms alive.
So I will take this moment to remember and thank
those in my immediate family who have served our country.
Harvey Shafer - WWII North Africa
Marion Shafer - WWII South Pacific
Aubrey Shafer - WWII Europe
Ken Galen - Vietnam
Rick Carpenter – Iraq, Afghanistan
Kenny Galan - Iraq
Happy Independence Day!
Janet
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