4th of July

[Elhuero]

We're coming up on one of my favorite days.

I'm feeling extremely patriotic this year, and I love our anthem.

This may be one big repost, if so I apologize.


The story behind the anthem:
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=21689194


These are my favorite versions:

Cold stream guards on 9/12/01:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQOQWAKnB1Q&playnext_from=TL&videos=Qm2_UVyvWSQ

The Star Spangled Banner sung by the Cactus Cuties:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKCVS57j284

Whitney Houston Super Bowl XXV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wupsPg5H6aE


Our nation, like the world we live in, is not perfect. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that it is the best. A place unique among all others.

Divinely inspired, founded in valor, bonded in unity and defended time and again with vigilance and sacrifice.

A beacon of freedom to the world.

I am certain that, however great the hardships and the trials which loom ahead, our America will endure and the cause of human freedom will triumph - Cordell Hull

[TS12000]

Amen brother! Every time something isn't going right in my life or I'm feeling a little low I just think how lucky I am to live in this country and how much was given by others so that I can enjoy my life so much. It is a great honor to even live here and I wish more would realize it on more than one day a year.

[StagLefty]

Well said Brothers !! [Marine]

[BigBear]

I was at that game with the Cactus Cuties at TTU. It was the most memoriable event I've ever witnessed. You can't tell from the youtube video but the applause went on for over half an hour. The color guard saluted them. Both teams walked them off the court, and their wasn't a dry eye in the house... It was amazing. They also have a great song titled "Children of America"


TTU was my undergrad btw.