So today, July 4, 2009, I am sitting here thinking about what it means to celebrate our indepence and one thing comes to mind. The American men and women who fight the on the battle lines every day so that we can say what we want to say, do what we want to do, worship as we want to worship and have all the freedom the world can offer.
This picture made headline news a few months back. Zachary Boyd, a Specialist in the U.S. Army was sleeping when the ambush occurred and only had time to put on his helmet and body armour before grabbing his gun and rushing into action, leaving his "I love New York" pink boxers on full display. But this young US soldier found himself battling the enemy in his underwear when his platoon came under a sudden attack by Taleban militants in Afghanistan.
It is because of soldiers like Zachary I can celebrate my independence today.
God Bless, and hold dear, the men and women of America's armed forces.
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