God Bless America!

[BajaRon]

I love America! It is my country and I am so glad to be here!

In many ways America is not what it used to be, and it certainly isn't all it could be. But it is a Great country and I am thankful for every inch.

Happy Birthday USA!

God Bless America! Get out and ride in celebration!

[BikerDoc]

and because its not what it could be, let's all try to make it better

[JJW SpyderRider]

Happy Birthday America!

[acinpcola]

with all the above and add, if you don't like it or love it you are free to leave it.

Have a great 4th
God Bless the USA and all the Troops that Protect It

Be Safe
AC

[Boriken]

Happy Birthday USA& May God Bless You...

[bruiser]

with all the above and add, if you don't like it or love it you are free to leave it.

Have a great 4th
God Bless the USA and all the Troops that Protect It

Be Safe
AC

I'll second that emotion

[grumpybob]

Local Marine, Baldwinsville NY, recent KIA in Afghanistan, Fighting for all of us.

God Bless him and all of his loved ones!!!

[Chick]

I love America! It is my country and I am so glad to be here!

In many ways America is not what it used to be, and it certainly isn't all it could be. But it is a Great country and I am thankful for every inch.

Happy Birthday USA!

God Bless America! Get out and ride in celebration!

AMEN!!!! and AMEN!!!!

[SteveMac]

Double Ditto.

Happy Independence Day to all!!

[ARtraveler]

I believe we still live in the best country in the world.

[BajaRon]

Local Marine, Baldwinsville NY, recent KIA in Afghanistan, Fighting for all of us.

God Bless him and all of his loved ones!!!

The statement "All gave some and some gave all" is exactly right. In my day, those returning from VN were treated like less than dirt by some. That was and always will be wrong and it still bothers me.

But we can do it right today. To those that came back then and to those coming back now and to those that will never return, praise God for your sacrifice, your service and your courage.

You are the reason we have freedom in America today.

When we get tired of hearing "Freedom isn't Free" we will lose it.

[bruiser]

I AM THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA


I am the flag of the United States of America.
My name is "Old Glory".
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.

I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
I stand for freedom.
I am confident.
I am arrogant.
I am proud.

When I am flown with my fellow banners,
My head is a little higher,
My colors a little truer.

I bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshipped -- I am saluted.
I am loved -- I am revered.
I am respected -- and I am feared.

I have fought in every battle of every war
for more then 200 years.
I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg,
Shiloh and Appomattox.
I was there at San Juan Hill,
the trenches of France,
in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome
and the beaches of Normandy, Guam,
Okinawa, Korea, and Vietnam.
I was there. I led my troops.
I was dirty, battle-weary and tired,
but my soldiers cheered me
And I was proud.

I have been burned, torn and trampled
on the streets of countries I have helped set free.
It does not hurt, for I am invincible.

I have been soiled upon, burned, torn
and trampled on the streets of my country.
And when it's by those whom I've served in battle -- it hurts.
But I shall overcome -- for I am strong.

I have slipped the bonds of Earth
and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space
from my vantage point on the moon.
I have borne silent witness
to all of America's finest hours.
But my finest hours are yet to come.

When I am torn into strips
and used as bandages
for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,
When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier,
Or when I lie in the trembling arms
of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
I am proud.

MY NAME IS "OLD GLORY".
LONG MAY I WAVE.
DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN,
LONG MAY I WAVE.

[Spyder#353]

I couldn't say it any better.

[Smylinacha]

God Bless America and thank you for all who have served and are serving to preserve our Freedom!

[bone crusher]

There is a cemetery near me that holds the graves of many Revolutionary War veterans. I ride by there nearly every weekend and always reflect on how brave they had to have been to stand up together and risk their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.

I often wonder how many of us would do the same?.......

+1...sadly, I'm afraid not as many as there should be...

[Oldmanzues]

Read the Patriot Guard Mission Statement, Ask any member of the Patriot Guard, what the Flag means and what it costs. I have met several at different events.
I returned from my third Mission this week a hour ago. A young man who wanted his daughters to be pround of him. KIA.
Two Saying:
All gave Some, Some gave All.
Not everyone who lost their life in Combat died over there, Not everyone who came home, ever left Combat.
Oldmanzues

[Trickie Dick]

I am so proud to be an American. God bless.

[dltang]

I've posted this before but it is worth another look. God Bless America and thank you to all that have made it great and continue to make it that way and keep it that way.

[dmessenger]

and because its not what it could be, let's all try to make it better

Sixteen months and counting!

[BajaRon]

+1...sadly, I'm afraid not as many as there should be...

I never went to war, but having worked with guys who did while in the fire service I think there may be some similarities.

One thing I learned is you really don't know what is inside of you or the next guy until you're put to the test. Some will surprise you, and that goes both ways.

When security is more important than freedom we will lose both.

[boborgera]

I often wonder how many of us would do the same?.......

Reinstate the draft, And you'll find out fast.

[Phil]

with the God Bless America and Happy Birthday America!!!

Our church choir presented I Love America Sat night and 2x Sunday. Looks like total attendance will top 8,000 for the three presentations. LOADS of patriotic music. We saluted the area WWII vets in a special way this year (one is in our choir which sings about 350 members). We saluted Vietnam vets last year.

I also did not serve for multiple reasons from medical to only son. But I tear up to see those that did serve and who gave so much. I heard a story from a father today whose son is in Afghanistan right now. He had a call from his son Sunday morning. He said that he had left his room for some unusual reason of some sort. While gone, his room was obliterated by a mortar. We heard stories how the Greatest Generation made sacrifices like ration stamps and driving 35mph to save gas, all to allow more resources to go to the troops. Are we willing today to make those type sacrifices if they would mean eliminating Al Quida? Not sure.... We had a president (FDR) who not only said to pray for America, he PRAYED for America on radio, live. Any president today willing to do that? Not sure...

Thank you to all who have served and who are now serving.

[dave01]

Freedom isn't being allowed to do anything you want to, its not being told everything to do. We have this opportunity because of those who have sacrificed so much to insure we are free. The American flag doesn't wave from the wind around it. It waves from the last breath of those who gave all so that we are able to live in this great country like we do. I, for one, can not thank our armed services and their families for the sacrifices they give on a daily basis.

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[LennyO]

Freedom isn't being allowed to do anything you want to, its not being told everything to do.

Well said!
I LOVE America! This is my country even though I came here when I was 22.
Having traveled quite a bit around the world, I can tell you - THERE IS NO BETTER COUNTRY TO LEAVE IN! No matter what temporary troubles we are having here!
Coming from Russia, I find the above quote is SOOOOO TRUE!

After being here for only 7 years, I went to meet with my parents in Bulgaria.
They went there on vacation just to meet with me (as meeting in Russia was impossible and they could net get visa to USA).
Anyway, when my plain landed back at JFK-New York, the first chance I had - I kissed the ground (thinking to myself THANK GOD I am back).
I was ELATED to be back in the cradle of "the ugly capitalist enemy".

When the customs guys said - "Welcome home" - I almost cried, I swear!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH !!!!!

[spydrluvr]

I love America! It is my country and I am so glad to be here!

In many ways America is not what it used to be, and it certainly isn't all it could be. But it is a Great country and I am thankful for every inch.

Happy Birthday USA!

God Bless America! Get out and ride in celebration!

May God continue to bless us....happy birthday America!!