“The greatest Glory of a free-born People, Is to transmit that Freedom to their Children.” -William Harvard, author
Today we Americans gather and celebrate as a nation, our independence our freedom, taking pride in our country and our history. We honor those who have fought and died to give us the ability to walk this land without fear of persecution. A nation built on the back of injustice we stand for justice, the right to free speech, the right of religious choice, the right to live our lives how we choose to live. We may not always agree with each other, and we know that in no way is our country perfect, but we know that our children and their children live in a country where their opportunities are endless.
Thus while we sit here today with our friends and family celebrating our independence, let us remember the countless millions of children who are not so privileged. Those children around the world who are not free from the daily ravages of war and conflict, those who face gender inequality, children denied an education, children sold into slavery, those who suffer needlessly from preventable diseases and poverty. Forget not that these children are not always in some land far away, but here in our own back yard…here in the land of freedom.
Use your freedom and your voice to help those who cannot celebrate today among the summer fun of BBQ's and sit under the night sky ablaze with fireworks. Remember that freedom is not free, and it is the right of every man, woman and child.
