I love celebrating our birth as a nation. I was born on Flag Day but this national holiday takes command. As a veteran of Vietnam war I do not mind the boom of the fireworks but do not care for the sound of the mortars firing them off. I celebrate by ringing the church bell at 2:00 PM as I have for nearly 48 years. A church where George Washington visited twice and John Adams once climbed up into the steeple. (I do cherish the thought, but having been there only 50 years or so, I did not witness their attendance). Retiring soon, will miss "Letting Freedom Ring" on the old bell rope each July 4th.
I love celebrating our birth as a nation. I was born on Flag Day but this national holiday takes command. As a veteran of Vietnam war I do not mind the boom of the fireworks but do not care for the sound of the mortars firing them off. I celebrate by ringing the church bell at 2:00 PM as I have for nearly 48 years. A church where George Washington visited twice and John Adams once climbed up into the steeple. (I do cherish the thought, but having been there only 50 years or so, I did not witness their attendance). Retiring soon, will miss "Letting Freedom Ring" on the old bell rope each July 4th.