What are we celebrating?
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Granddad fought WW2.
Even though he came back home to much of nothing, he had everything that mattered to him, his FAMILY and our FREEDOM.
Would use an “iron hand and a soft heart” to discipline his children.
Sometimes he said things others didn’t like.
He always stood for the flag, as he took his hat off, his eyes filled with tears.
As a child he taught me honor, morals, values, to be grateful for all that we had. We were so lucky to be living in the great country. The land of the free, home of the brave.
I loved the 4th of July.Â
So MUCH to celebrate!Â
Time went on……………………..
Each year things were changing.
Each year we had less freedoms, less
honor, morals, values. People no longer cared about right and wrong. About one another, or mother earth. They didn’t listen to anyone, except the rumors and negativity. Nor did they THINK or take responsibility for anything. People just seem to not care about much anymore except for themselves, if even that.ÂLittle did they know if we cared about one another, they would prosper in the end.Â
“United we stand. Divided we fall.”
We are falling.
A few years back as I stood to watch the fireworks, I wondered “What are we celebrating? What America used to be?
I can’t use an “iron hand and a soft heart” to discipline my child.
The government would step in, call it child abuse and take my only reason for living.
I can’t say to much others don’t like.Â
If I cross a line I may not be allowed to bored a plane. Or I could lose my job.
“IF” I stand for the flag it is in memory of what we used to be, although just like Granddad tears do start to fill my eyes.
The things that have changed are endless.
Sure, some good. A lot for the worse.
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The future isn’t so bright anymore.
One thing that hasn’t changed, is I am still grateful.Â
Today I am alive, and still some what free.
On the 4th I will honor days gone bye and
celebrate this life.
Grandfather, At times I thought you were old and stupid. I now realize, you knew the truth of the things that really matter. 
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