This day in age, it seems that being a proud American is not the norm. You log into social media and see people threatening to leave our country and you see people who just don't seem like they want to be a part of the greatest country on Earth. I will never be one of those people.

I feel like a dying breed: an American who is proud as can be. I see and hear of so many people who talk trash about our nation and the flag that represents our nation. I'm constantly surrounded by people who seem as though they could leave our country tomorrow and never feel remorse. I could never do that. No matter where I go, no matter who I come in contact with, I will always be a Patriot.

I still believe in the very things that our nation was built upon.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The Declaration of Independence

However, no matter how far from that we get in the present, I still believe that we will find our way back to them.

You can attempt to belittle me and pick apart my pride. You can say that America was never great and that we will never see greatness. You can call me all the names you want, but no matter what, my patriotism will never diminish.

Maybe I am just a stereotypical military brat who was raised under the flying colors of red, white and blue. Maybe my patriotism did stem from my family, our principles and the great state of New Hampshire, but that doesn't mean my patriotism isn't as real and true as our flag. My upbringing and family influence does not mean that I cannot make my decision on being a patriot my own.

In your eyes, America may not seem like much. In your eyes, American may not be great. In your eyes, you may not like living here. But for me, America will always be home and it will always be great.