To honor the day - Reflecting on "the shot heard ’round the world" and a New Birth of Freedom

Today, genuine American citizens have the opportunity to reflect on the painful birth pangs of the beginnings of the Land of the Free. Those who cherish Freedom may remember that America was born at a time when good, common people were willing to lay down their lives for the freedom of their children and for the future generations. Brave and strong-willed people were prepared to lay down their lives for the freedom of others whom they would not know, nor ever hope to know. This is truly the deep and bloodstained reality of the birth of the Land of the Free. Those who can appreciate this, and who are grateful for such sacrifices offered for our sake are genuine Americans. Genuine Americans cherish Freedom and are willing to protect it.