FREEDOM RINGS!
The voice of America resounded in jubilation after the signing of The Declaration of Independence!
Liberty continues to herald freedom in honor of all who have sacrificed, are sacrificing today, or will sacrifice in the future for America.
Concluding Thoughts…
What is it about our flag
Old Glory, Red,
White, and Blue
That symbolizes
freedom
In a country,
tried and true?
From then…
It was July fourth and democracy was born
America became the land of the free
Battles won solidified the home of the brave
Thousands of lives, both young and old
Will long be remembered and revered
As they lie silent in the grave
But silence is not what was heard
Throughout this nation and the world
It was a bell chiming that roared
The lasting rights and freedoms
Valued by people the world over
Throughout America soared
'Til now…
For us, gratitude resounds with tremendous joy
As family and friends gather around
Paying homage to all who sacrificed and died
From the shores of Normandy
To America’s Liberty Bell Center
Freedom rings with immense pride
Let us never forget…
Each year as flag after flag is raised and praised
“Oh say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and home of the brave!”
From then…
It was July fourth and democracy was born
America became the land of the free
Battles won solidified the home of the brave
Thousands of lives, both young and old
Will long be remembered and revered
As they lie silent in the grave
But silence is not what was heard
Throughout this nation and the world
It was a bell chiming that roared
The lasting rights and freedoms
Valued by people the world over
Throughout America soared
'Til now…
For us, gratitude resounds with tremendous joy
As family and friends gather around
Paying homage to all who sacrificed and died
From the shores of Normandy
To America’s Liberty Bell Center
Freedom rings with immense pride
Let us never forget…
Each year as flag after flag is raised and praised
“Oh say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and home of the brave!”
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| ©2012 Awakenings Sharla Lee Shults |
America Fought, America WON!
“People will not look forward to
posterity who never look backward to their ancestors.”
—Edmund Burke (1729–1797)
Sharla, Thank you for this wonderful tribute to our nation and to those who serve. I especially liked the scripture that you included, and the quotes from our founding fathers and leaders after that. God bless the USA! USA, bless God! Deirdre (www.deirdretolhurst.blogspot.com)
ReplyDeleteI truly appreciate your visit, especially the comments. Did you click the beginning link in the post? It takes you to music and pictures from Rhythm on the Rock! Great site!
DeleteSharla, words can't aptly describe this beautiful tribute to our country's celebration of freedom--fought for so hard with so many lives lost. Yet this tribute is upbeat, making the fight worth the price. I love the quotes from historical figures as well as the biblical ones. Posting this today was both an act of patriotism and love. May we never get so apathethic that we lose this hard fought for freedom.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly ironic you made the last comment. I made a similar comment to my husband today. Granted we live in a very small town but I was heart broken, really appalled, that I counted only three American flags along main street. I fear the day will come when that liberty may no longer be ours! I hope I am wrong. May God continue to bless America!
DeleteA lovely tribute. Thank you so much for today's post. I enjoyed each and every video.
ReplyDeleteGreat, Sandy. Glad you enjoyed each one and hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July!
DeleteThanks for the post. I was traveling from Seattle, WA to Albany, NY this 4th of July so couldn't celebrate. This post made up for it. ~ Peggy
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a trip! Glad you are back home safely! Always minimal travel for us on the 4th of July. Glad you enjoyed the post!
DeleteBeautiful post, Sharla, and may we continue to support the values our founders deemed so important!
ReplyDeleteIf we don't, I fear America will no longer be the America as we grew up to know it!
DeleteSharla thank you for crossing over the biblical and political sort of speak with honoring those that serve and died for our freedom. I am a loyal RED, White and Blue American who desparately loves her country. I get mad at it, cuss it, love it and talk about it-all adding up to Freedom!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the dramatiszation through photos.
God Bless The USA!
Mamie, I truly appreciate your comments. I love America and everything she stands for: faith, honor, courage and freedom, just to name a few.
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