July 4th is such an amazing holiday for all Americans because it reminds us of the pride and honor that comes with being a citizen of this amazing country. Our home, the United States of America, is a special place with people of all different backgrounds, ideologies, and shared experiences. One great part of our country, that we can all rally behind, is our citizens’ deep respect for our nation’s servicemembers. The millions of people who have served in our nation’s military since our … [Read more...]
My Favorite 4th of July Celebration
With the 4th of July on the horizon, I took some time to reflect on some of my favorite Independence Day memories. The 4th of July is truly one of my favorite holidays of the year, and it’s a special time to reunite with family, friends and members of the community. Earlier this week, I read this Washington Post article about the unique and peculiar 4th of July celebrations across the country. Every American region, state and town has their own stamp on celebrating our nation’s independence. … [Read more...]