“A SYMBOLIC SECOND BIRTHDAY”
by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret),Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress.org
Countless generations of Americans fought for and under the American Flag. The American Flag symbolizes the unity of Americans. The “”Flag” is flown on national holidays, above US Federal buildings, on US Military installations, on US Navy ships, over US Embassies and US Missions, by deployed US military units overseas, and by millions of Americans over their residences. The “American Flag” symbolizes the principles upon which the Founding Fathers established the Republic and collectively signed the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago.
On the Fourth of July and every day, American citizens demonstrate their support for military veterans and members of the US Armed Forces who raised their right hand and swore to protect and defend the US Constitution, then gallantly served in the defense of the Republic under the American Flag.
At one point in their lives, the members of US Armed Forces wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America” for an amount “up to and including their lives.” The courage demonstrated by combat veterans who served in the defense of the Republic can be appropriately described by a quote, made in 352 BC, by King Philip of Macedonia:
“Here is courage, mankind’s finest possession. Here is the noblest prize.”
Kindly click on the below-listed link to listen to an outstanding presentation that is appropriate for the Fourth of July:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/daqwGRdRIsk?feature=player_detailpage
Despite the ever-present threat from radical Islamic terrorists to disrupt Fourth-of-July celebrations, all Americans should respond to potential threats by flying the American Flag on the Fourth and by joining with their fellow Americans to celebrate the Fourth of July in the same way they have done in years past.
The Combat Veterans For Congress wish you a secure and Happy Fourth of July!!
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Joseph R. John, USNA ‘62
Capt USN(Ret)/Former FBI
Chairman, Combat Veterans For Congress PAC
2307 Fenton Parkway, Suite 107-184
San Diego, CA 92108
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Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” -Isaiah 6:8
