The Fourth of July
July 3rd, 2009Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, the date on which Americans celebrate our nation’s independence. Robert F. Kennedy once said, “It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” The American revolutionaries certainly serve as support for this statement. Without our forefathers’ courage to stand up for their own ideals, America as we know and enjoy it today might not exist. Our country’s all-volunteer armed forces protect and defend those same principles today and we salute their patriotism, professionalism, and commitment to serving our country. Often, we lose track that America’s precedence in its fight for independence and democracy has served as encouragement for others around the world to stand up for their ideals and force change even in the face of overwhelming odds and sacrifice.
