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Happy July 4th - Let Freedom Ring!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Cornerstone Business Group Inc 0225086119

 For the past decade, my wife and I have had a tradition of watching "The Patriot" on July 4th.  I never get tired of watching the portrayal of sacrifice and courage that won this country its freedom. 

The movie is placed in the southern colonies.  Growing up, I didn't learn much about the war beyond Virginia.  I'm not sure I ever heard about the war in the southern colonies.  The movie challenged me to do a little research to fill in the empty spaces in my knowledge of US history.

                

The more I learn, the more I appreciate this great country.  I hope you take a little time over this holiday weekend to say thank you to someone serving in the armed forces and to offer a prayer of thanks for the freedom we all enjoy.  Happy July 4th.  Let Freedom Ring!

Comments (8)

Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Mike, indeed, let freedom ring!

Jul 04, 2011 02:40 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Indeed, Andrea.  Enjoy July 4th!

Jul 04, 2011 02:43 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

AMEN - thanks for your reminder.  You are so right.  Have a blessed & safe 4th of July!

Jul 04, 2011 03:20 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Thanks, Joy.  You too!!

Jul 04, 2011 03:41 AM
BILLY CRITTENDEN
Missoula Valley Properties, LLC - Missoula, MT
Broker/Owner,ABR,CRS,CNE,CNHS,GRI,RCC,SFR,SRS,SRES

Happy fourth! I pray we all do more study in regards to our history as a blessed nation.

Jul 04, 2011 07:21 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

You bet, Billy. 

Jul 04, 2011 12:45 PM
Jeanne M. Gavish
Jeanne Gavish, Keller Williams Realty Elite Partners - Spring Hill, FL
Keller Williams Realty Elite Partners - CIPS,GRI,S

I spent July 4th with my children and grandchildren, and spent time educating them as to why there were so many American Flags flying and what the significance of the fireworks were, as symbols of the "bombs bursting in air", as in the Star Spangled Banner song.  I was surprised that not even my teenagers were aware of what I was saying.  I love your idea and am going to incorporate it into my celebrations.

Jul 05, 2011 04:48 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Good for you, Jeanne.  That's a great tradition to get started! 

Jul 05, 2011 04:50 AM