Dear whoever is reading this,
I'd like to take five minutes out of your time to talk about the upcoming holiday — the Fourth of July. It is a holiday that excites everyone each year because it means burgers and hotdogs with the family; being pool side with a beer; and the exceptional firework show your family puts on at night. It is all so much fun to be around your loved ones, making good memories and eating awesome food until you can't see your feet anymore. However, with all of the catastrophic events happening all over the planet, I think it's a great time to remember what and why we are celebrating.
This is America's 240th year of Independence and yet, since 1776, America has been almost continually battling other countries to remain free. Our independence is tested constantly by terrorists, extremists, people who hate western democracy, and by people who were born and raised on our own soil. So what does it mean? It means that while you are sipping that ice cold beer while you soak up some vitamin D on Monday, you should be thinking about how damn lucky you are to be sitting there with your rights and your independence.
Our law enforcement is waking up every day and every night to protect this country. People with families just like yours and mine have brothers and sisters or husbands and wives in another country fighting for our freedom. 240 years have gone by but it sure has taken a lot to keep this country safe and free. It is the men and women who fight until their deaths to make sure the people of this country remain safe and happy. The world has been even more unsafe lately due to terrorism, we must be thankful for our lives and our freedom, not take it for granted.
So, with that, I hope you think about the importance this holiday holds, because it isn't just about fireworks and BBQ's, it's about being able to live where you don't have to worry how you dress, or what you say, or what religion or ethnicity you are. It's about how this country has gotten here to this day and how it remains protected by the common people that were born and raised in America. And it is about how we continue to uphold our freedom in a time of corruption, hate, and murder.
Sincerely,
Danyelle xx
