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Time to celebrate our Freedom and Independence once again with 4th of July just around the corner!
Out of curiosity, I looked up the meaning behind why we celebrate Independence Day by using fireworks. Fireworks are just a very faint "repeat" of the cannon shots used in the early Independence celebrations we had for our country. I found this quote by one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. I'd say our fireworks today cover how they used "cannon and bells and illuminations" for this special day. Kind of a cool history on how we celebrate our freedom.

"John Adams, himself a signer of the Declaration, thought that Americans should henceforth celebrate a “great anniversary festival.” In a letter to his wife Abigail he wrote, “It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.”

Be safe as you celebrate 4th of July, Everyone!
PT7

Great post PT7. At my part time job at a Huge company, they had us all in the break room for a celebration of Cinco de Mayo, decorations and a 5 minute story of the Mexican Independence. Can't wait, I'll be there Wednesday to see what we do on the 4th.............

Hey, Henry,
Sounds like you'll have a good day....much easier to be "on the job" with the expectation to celebrate your homeland!
Enjoy.

P.S. If you get a chance, let us know how the day goes.

Henry88 wrote:Great post PT7. At my part time job at a Huge company, they had us all in the break room for a celebration of Cinco de Mayo, decorations and a 5 minute story of the Mexican Independence. Can't wait, I'll be there Wednesday to see what we do on the 4th.............

Guns. Hum. Might be, a good day to go to the range also? May we continue to exercise the liberties endowed by the Creator and guaranteed by the Constitution. Have a happy Independence Day!

National Anthem, the true story (about 12 minutes).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7BMjS9vhVI

Others have already shared appreciation, so shall I. To our Veterans, Reserves, Active service members and families who have lost someone serving our country, from deep down thank you for your service and sacrifice!!!

Wishing everyone an enjoyable 4th!

Happy 4th of July all!

Happy 4th of July. Wish we could buy some decent fireworks

happy 4th all, have a safe and enjoyable day

BigAl52 wrote:Happy 4th of July. Wish we could buy some decent fireworks

Don't know about Colorado, but here we can find decent fireworks, but it takes some work. Buy and try, take pictures, keep notes for what to buy or not buy next year.

Everyone, have a bang up fourth!

Doubt there will be much celebration today. We've had 5-7 inches of rain so far today. Houston streets are flooding. There will probably be some fireworks tonight as the front is supposed to be completely through the are by early evening but I doubt anyone will want to slog it through the mud to go see.

Sorry about the rain. We were forecasted for rain. But, the Sun is out, and I am on the grill. We plan to see some fireworks tonight. So far, this has been a good 4th!

In celebration of Independence Day through this Coney Island sport competition, what John Adams might have written in a second letter to Abigail would be most interesting to read.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-s ... spartanntp

Have a good evening at your 4th of July Fireworks displays!!
PT7

Happy 4th, so far it been a great day. Except for the thunder Boomer a couple of hours ago. Oh well thats Colorado if you don’t like the weather don’t worry it can change very quickly.