If you wave at me, I will wave back at you. I always find myself at outstanding events. Like most of you, I started from the bottom and have worked my way up, but it has never been done by me alone as I have always had support from those always pulling for me. I would not consider myself to be a star, or even one of many as from where I spend most of my time, the heaven has more stars that can be counted, and I often feel myself to be only a glimpse of what can be. Like many of you, I have earned my stripes through hard work, devotion, and often some measure of sacrifice. Like many of you, I love a good parade. I will gladly walk with my friends and supporters in any parade. I am an avid supporter of knowing our history. Every chance I get, I do my best to remind my friends and fellow citizens of the history of our Nation. I want all people to know about the founding roots of our Nation, and to be reminded of the efforts and sacrifices made by many that have given us this great Nation. I also do my best to remind all who are in my presence that we are not just one big landmass under a single governmental authority, but our Nation is better described as “America of the United States”, where we are independent states, joined together for personal protection and the economics of joint association. Like me, I encourage all who are my friends and those who support me, to gladly and willingly display patriotism through their own actions, by what they say, by what they do, and even by what they wear. By doing so, they show how proud they are of our Nation, and of their belief that this Nation of ours is worth fighting for to protect the faith our Founding Fathers had in us, to maintain and preserve the founding principles upon which this Nation was founded, upon which so many who proceeded us in life had sacrificed their time, efforts, money, treasures, and in many cases, their very lives. As we celebrate this coming 4th of July, I will be attending as many of these celebrations as possible. Your job is to try and find me and see if you recognize me from everything I have described above.
Have you figured out yet who I am? How about what I am? Let me give you a huge hint. Yes, I am totally American through and through, down to the very thread of my being. I am your traditional red, white, and blue American. When you often see me, others, too, will be standing and many singing in unison. As we celebrate this coming 4th of July, see if you can find me and recognize me. I will be trying to attend as many celebratory events as possible. Do not be afraid to take off your hat and put your hand over your heart. Sing loudly and proudly our national anthem as you look at me, for I am the great and beautiful flag of the United States of America!
