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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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When someone asks you what you are doing for the 4th of July, tell them you're celebrating Independence Day. Remind everyone to celebrate the day, not the date. When people call it the 4th of July, it doesn't draw up the same emotions and feeling of pride that Independence Day does (or at least should).

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PS - Happy Independence Day!
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Originally Posted by Dave@Kerbeck.com
When someone asks you what you are doing for the 4th of July, tell them you're celebrating Independence Day. Remind everyone to celebrate the day, not the date. When people call it the 4th of July, it doesn't draw up the same emotions and feeling of pride that Independence Day does (or at least should).

That is all!

PS - Happy Independence Day!

...could not have said it better....
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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You are so right!!!!
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I did not serve in our armed forces. I would like to salute all those who did and say THANK YOU!!! Without your sacrifices, we would not have the freedom to enjoy our lives in the best country in the world.
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God Bless America and our Troops. Keep them safe
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Originally Posted by USARMYTTT
You are so right!!!!
Well said my friend!!
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Originally Posted by BlackArrow
I did not serve in our armed forces. I would like to salute all those who did and say THANK YOU!!! Without your sacrifices, we would not have the freedom to enjoy our lives in the best country in the world.
You're welcome.

But thanking us today isn't sufficient. Actively supporting those who risk their lives today to protect us from terrorism is what's needed.

As you sit on your deck Monday, watching the ribs get all brown, think about those who're just hoping to get through the day without getting blown to bits. Send them care packages, DVD's and entertainment. When they come home, give up your seat on the plane for them. And above all, don't listen to those who encourage the Islamic Jahidists to keep fighting.
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Originally Posted by Dave@Kerbeck.com
When someone asks you what you are doing for the 4th of July, tell them you're celebrating Independence Day. Remind everyone to celebrate the day, not the date. When people call it the 4th of July, it doesn't draw up the same emotions and feeling of pride that Independence Day does (or at least should).

That is all!

PS - Happy Independence Day!
Thank You Dave for the reminder. May you and yours have a very Good Independence Day
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From God-Speed's family to all of you. Have a safe and happy
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Nice reminder that it is not just a date on the calendar.
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Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
don't listen to those who encourage the Islamic Jahidists to keep fighting.
.. you seem to know an awfully lot about this.

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Listening to "God bless the USA". This will be the first Independance Day that I will not spend with my family. Im 5000 miles from home on an island in the middle of the Pacific.
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