Why is the 4th of July an important holiday? Because it was the day 56 patriots in the Congress of the 13 states issued a proclamation to become independent from England. This was the first step to becoming this great United States of America.

These 56 men and their families sacrificed everything to live in a country without tyranny. They lost everything to bring this about through the American Revolution. Some were captured, tortured, killed, lost all property and their lives ended in poverty.

The 4th is about more than picnics and fireworks, although these are important events. But we must never, ever, forget our country’s patriots who gave all so we could live in this great country that is the envy of the world. My ancestor, Capt. Thomas Arnold, fought in the Revolutionary War. I am very fortunate to have a copy of his service record.

This great country could be lost to a different form of government if we cease to remain a vigilant nation. Socialism and communism have failed throughout the world and many recent policies begin put in place by the new federal administration are not what this country was based on.

Be proud of America, educate yourselves about our founding fathers, support the fine men and women of our military and pray that God will continue to bless America.

Averil Millheim,
Madera

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