Today is a day of celebration across the United States of America and our commonwealths and territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam. We pray for our soldiers in Afghanistan, Iraq and other hot spots around the world.
We have much to be thankful for, despite the entrenched national recession, the oil mess in the Gulf that is choking our wildlife and the above mentioned American troops in harm's way.
Time marches on as our country continues to lead the world in democracy and military strength. The 9/11 terrorism attacks are nearly a decade behind us, yet we know terrorists could strike again to try and destroy our freedoms.
Despite our personal politics, we need to work together and support President Obama as he continues through his first term in these trying times.
Sera and I wish everyone in Greater New Smyrna Beach a happy Fourth.