'Old Glory ',I am so happy to be part of this Active Rain Challenge...

It’s always interesting to see how people expressed themselves and this is no different

I find it interesting that people that were not born in this great country have more respect for it than people that have lived here for generations!  Thanks Endre Barath, Jr. 

This was a wonderful challenge - I'm thankful to both you and Mark for hosting it, and I agree with Jim Paulson - many who were not born here are more respectful than many born here.

I want to see a video of you playing your fiddle, haha.  Thank you for helping out with this month's challenge, so many great posts were created for it.

Hello Endre - I don't previously recall you sharing that your mom was so talented.  Her artwork is quite good.  Although I did not participate in the challenge, I read many of the posts submitted.  Being a host or co-host can certainly be another test to anyone who accepts.  Thanks to you and Mark for the effort and congratulations for the good turnout.  

Good morning, Endre... I personally believe that it's immigrants like you and me who are often the most patriotic... maybe because we don't take the privilege of being Americans for granted. And I agree that this was one of the best AR challenges in many, many years.

Loved your story of "planting" that flag pole with your father... and love the painting of your home... thanks for answering my question from yesterday. You should frame that sketch.

Good morning Endre,

This undoubtedly was one of the best challenges that have been offered in Active rain Thank you and Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho for hosting it. I loved ready all the posts across the country....was truly inspiring! The sketch your mom painted is beautiful and so full of an inspiring time your father shared with you. Many Americans who were not born here are more respectful than many born here.....that is sad because they don't view it as a privilege to live here and honor our great history. 

Endre Barath, Jr.  Thank you for this post.  What a special find to come upon an old hand drawn rendering, from your Mother no less, of your old Home and Flag proudly flying.  Add to that, something you and your Father worked on together.  These are the posts that have left me feeling rewarded.  I was not expecting this at all when WE started this challenge.  Thank you again, Mark

I agree with those above who thought this was an excellent challenge Endre so kudos to both you and Mark. I'm glad you included your Mom's sketch. It's outstanding and shows her talent!

What a great sketch of an all American New England home with Ole Glory flying high ! Thanks for co-hosting this months challenge Endre Barath, Jr.  I really enjoyed sharing some of Maryland's early history. Have a wonderful Independence Day weekend !🇺🇸

Endre thank you for co-hosting this challenge this month.  As you know, I also migrated to the US from another country, and I am very thankful and proud to call the US my home.

HI Endre- I loved this post and perhaps it should be an annual challenge! Many of the posts I read mentioned that it was this challenge to cause them to notice the flags flying in their own area. 

Even though I was born here, as were my parents, there is not a day that passes that I don't thank my grandparents for coming to this great country of ours!!!!! 

And that is a priceless drawing your mother did. 

Endre, you and Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho did an AMAZING job hosting June's Challenge and I cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH!

As for this post - WOW! So much of Endre is wrapped up here and I loved reading every word of it. From you helping your Dad erect his flag pole to your Mom's beautiful sketch (boy, was she ever talented) to envisioning Diane being sure the light is on the flag 365, this post oozes patriotism! As a fellow military peep, it makes my heart smile. 

Thank you again, Endre - absolutely wonderful job on this month's challenge. You two must do another one soon!!

Your parents are indeed smiling now! I am proud to be your fellow American.

Kudos to both you and Mark! This is ONE challenge I will never forget! 

I missed the challenge but I'd like to share a short story with you, Endre. The house I purchased in March had the American flag flying from the day I bought it. The previous owners left the flag behind. When I had the front porch columns replaced, the installers transferred the bracket and flag from the old to the new. So the only time the flag didn't fly was the day I stained the new columns. 

Back to your post, it is absolutely precious that you found your moms' sketch of your childhood home and the flag pole you purchased for your dad. These are wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Happy Independence Day!

Good morning Endre. I do not participate in many challenges, but the June challenge was one I could not pass up. Thank you Mark and Endre for sponsoring it. Enjoy your day.

Hello Endre and thank you for your service to our country and glad President Johnson wrote that letter.  (I will try to take pictures of my food)

June's 'Ole Glory Coast to Coast Challenge was one of my favorites because the U.S. flag hits my patriotic side, making me so thankful my grandparents came from Bohemia. Your mother's drawing tells of a love for the greatest country in the world! Thank you for co-hosting and also thanks to Mark as well for hosting.