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Remembering Independence Day, July 4, 1776

On Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, Americans celebrate our country’s freedom with fireworks, family, and friends. Amidst the fun and hoopla, let’s pause to remember the supreme price of freedom.

updated June 20, 2025

On Independence Day, celebrated July 4th, Americans celebrate our country’s freedom with fireworks, family, and friends. Amidst the fun and hoopla, let’s pause to remember the supreme price of freedom.

The United States flag displayed at Grand Central Station, New York City, NY
The United States flag displayed at Grand Central Station, New York City, NY

Let’s hoist up our American flags, prominently wear our red, white, and blue, and proudly show our dedication to those to whom we owe this weekend: our nation’s veterans and U.S. military.

Our country is great because of them. In their honor, I want to invite everyone to take a moment with me today and pause in honor of those who have served and those who now serve for our freedom.
Liberty Bell -replica
replica of the Liberty Bell at Disney World, Florida , photo by Dr. Aletha

In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.

(message courtesy of ALA leadership)

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism across the United States. Since the Society’s founding, more than one million women have found purpose and passion in DAR membership. DAR’s volunteer work is accomplished by the grassroots efforts of chapters on the local level which focus on the mission areas of DAR by encouraging members to become involved in these initiatives in their local communities.

May God bless America and our friends around the world.
The Statue of Liberty
“Liberty Enlightening the World” on Liberty Island, New York City, gift to the United States from France

I am proud to be a member of the

American Legion Auxiliary and the Daughters of the American Revolution. 

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showing my patriotic spirit by posing in red, white, and blue a few years ago

Remembering September 11, 2001

In this post I’m sharing a few of my first impressions of New York City from a visit in 2013, 12 years after the Twin Towers were attacked.

updated September 9, 2024

I visited New York City once, in 2013, 12 years after the terrorist attack. I took these photos then. 

One World Trade Center, photo taken 8/16/2013
One World Trade Center, photo taken 8/16/2013
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a view of Manhattan and Liberty Island from the harbor
a New York City police officer and his horse represent the city proudly
A New York City police officer and his horse represent the city proudly
honoring the brave firefighters who rescued survivors and those who lost their lives doing so
While we were eating outside a restaurant, this FDNY firetruck drove by, reminding me of the brave firefighters who rescued survivors and those who died doing so

In this post, I reviewed a book about 9/11, Working Stiff

Remembering and reading about September 11, 2001

Even though the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States happened long ago, there are still lessons to remember and to learn. This post highlights some of the literature that preserves that knowledge.

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