Happy Independence Day!

Hey my friends, it’s the 4th of July and I wish you all a great holiday. Here is a little background info about our GREAT holiday, courtesy of Wikipedia:

“In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.”

I was especially moved by a quote in this article from one of our great forefathers, John Adams, in a letter to his wife, Abigail. His prediction was off by two days, but sums up the feeling of America and what our forefathers gave us:

“The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”

We celebrate July 4th with fireworks and parades every year, but do we really remember what our forefathers gave us? I don’t think so. And I think this forgetfulness stems from the problems within our school system. We are so focused on tests and scores that our teachers don’t have the time to teach this important history. So it’s time to strengthen our resolve and give the classroom back to teachers. We can’t let bureaucrats dictate how our schools should be run; we have to leave education to the experts – those teachers who have dedicated their lives and education to teaching our young.

With that thought, enjoy what our forefathers have given us and what our young men and women continue to protect everyday.

Happy 4th of July America!