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Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by Tim Sandstrom , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 06/30/2009 10:26 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Tim Sandstrom

Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND

Happy 4th of July! I know it's early but let's get this started now...

So it will be out there on the fourth...our Independence from socialist and tyrant government.

Our freedom!

I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag,

Of The United States of America,

And To The Republic, For Which It Stands,

One Nation Under God,

Indivisible, With Liberty,

And Justice For All!

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For All Of Our Other Military Personnel, Where Ever They May Be

Please Support All Of The Troops Defending Our Country.

And God

Bless Our Military Who Are Protecting Our Country For Our Freedom

Thanks!!

To Them, And Their Sacrifices, We Can Celebrate The 4th of July

We Must Never Forget Who Gets The Credit For The Freedoms We Have, Of Which We Should Be Eternally Grateful.

I Watched The Flag Pass By One Day,

It Fluttered In The Breeze.

A Young Marine Saluted It,

And Then He Stood At Ease..

I Looked At Him In Uniform

So Young, So Tall, So Proud,

With Hair Cut Square And Eyes Alert

He'd Stand Out In Any Crowd.

I Thought How Many Men, Like Him

Had Fallen Through The Years.

How Many Died On Foreign Soil

How Many Mothers' Tears?

How Many Pilots' Planes Shot Down?

How Many Died At Sea

How Many Foxholes Were Soldiers' Graves ?

No, Freedom Isn't Free

I Heard The Sound Of Taps One Night,

When Everything Was Still,

I Listened To The Bugler Play

And Felt A Sudden Chill.

I Wondered Just How Many Times

That Taps Had Meant 'Amen,'

When A Flag Had Draped A Coffin.

Of A Brother Or A Friend.

I Thought Of All The Children,

Of The Mothers And The Wives,

Of Fathers, Sons And Husbands

With Interrupted Lives.

I Thought About A Graveyard

At The Bottom Of The Sea

Of Unmarked Graves In Arlington .

No, Freedom Isn't Free.

Enjoy Your Freedom &
God Bless Our Troops!!

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by jokostel on 06/30/2009 10:47 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

jokostel
Joined: 10/24/2005
Location: ND

Hoorah!

I'm the devil's son..... call me young gun.

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by Tim Sandstrom on 06/30/2009 10:53 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND

If anyone is interested, I just placed a new article up on the site. It is something I took from a previous article I wrote but figured it tied into what needs to be said. Why re-invent the wheel?

If you want take a peek: Remembering the 4th of July

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by bluedevil on 06/30/2009 12:45 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

bluedevil
Joined: 07/24/2008
Location: ND

Great story Tim!

Everyone take a few minutes this weekend to remember the reasons we are all here today in this great nation!! Have a great weekend everyone

Jared Schillinger

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by jameslhoffman on 06/30/2009 1:20 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

jameslhoffman
Joined: 01/16/2008
Location: SD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0rQzUVQjd8

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by fish-head on 06/30/2009 2:23 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

fish-head
Joined: 08/21/2007
Location: ND

Amen Tim!!! It is good and necessary to remember!

"A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your sucesses"

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by zogman on 06/30/2009 7:01 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

zogman
Joined: 01/23/2002
Location: ND

Damn it Tim. I put acouple of tears on my new laptop. GREAT READ.
Prayers for our troops and our country we need it more than ever.

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by hunter77 on 06/30/2009 9:23 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

hunter77
Joined: 01/15/2003
Location: ND

Amen! STILL, the greatest nation God ever gave man! We owe it all to all the brave men and women who have and are serving!

I was anti-Obama before it was cool

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by Allen on 07/01/2009 06:40 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Allen
Joined: 01/09/2002
Location: ND

Tim, It's a good piece. Thanks for putting it up here so we can take a couple minutes to realize the holiday so often referred to as the 4th of July is actually called Independence Day.

“Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” ~ Mark Twain

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by Tim Sandstrom on 07/01/2009 08:37 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND

Yet only 46 views. That tells a guy something. Excuse me if I'm being critical but folks, are we that far gone to remember our history?

A thanks to all of you for the kind words. It isn't about me, however, it is about all of us. My hat tips to you...

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by elvis1 on 07/01/2009 08:43 AM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

elvis1
Joined: 10/11/2007
Location: ND

Thanks for the story Tim.

For those who want to view a patriotic program on TV tune in to CBS on Saturday night at 9 for the Boston Pops concert. Great music and a fantastic fireworks display.

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by jokostel on 07/01/2009 10:30 AM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

jokostel
Joined: 10/24/2005
Location: ND

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhtr5J00ntA

I'm the devil's son..... call me young gun.

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by NDSHOOTER on 07/01/2009 9:50 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

NDSHOOTER
Joined: 12/01/2004
Location: ND

Thank You Tim. It brought tears to my eyes as well. Freedom isn't free, but many times over looked and taken for granted. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!! Keep them safe and protected. Have a fun and safe 4th of July everybody.

I carry a gun cuz cops are to heavy.

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by elkhunt on 07/01/2009 10:24 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

elkhunt
Joined: 06/10/2008
Location: ND

Amen. God Bless all of our troops and keep them all safe. Say an extra pray for the marines who carried out the offensive attack in conjunction with Afghan troops in Afghanistan today.

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by Tim Sandstrom on 07/02/2009 09:32 AM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND

The weather looks to finally cooperate. It is going to be an amazing weekend to remember our country, our fallen soldiers, our serving soldiers and the freedom given to us. God Bless the U.S.A.

Re: Our Declaration of Independence. What It Means and Who We Shouldn't Forget. Happy 4th of July All...

by LKN4170 on 07/02/2009 10:04 AM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

LKN4170
Joined: 04/18/2008
Location: ND

Amen! Thanks to all servicemen and servicewomen fighting for our freedoms. God Bless to all fighting for our nation.

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