USAF Sarge
Marksman
I wish for and hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July.
Since 19 April 1775 until 04 Jul 2020 the price of earning that freedom and keeping that freedom has been paid by the blood of America's finest.
Freedom has never been free.....
Total of 1,354,664+ dead (666,441+ combat deaths and 673,929+ non-combat)
Total of 1,498,240+ wounded
Total of 40,031+ unaccounted
Grand Total of 2,892,935+ dead, wounded and missing.
Please take into account that some of your neighbors might be veterans that suffer from PTSD, and the sound of fireworks going off right outside their houses might be enough to trigger nightmares and bring memories to the surface that they are not capable of handling. Understand I am all for celebrating this holiday, and I too love seeing fireworks. But some common courtesy and respect goes a long ways, and could mean the world to a combat veteran. Again everyone have a happy and safe 4th, and take a moment to reflect on the price paid, that allows you to continue to enjoy your day.
Since 19 April 1775 until 04 Jul 2020 the price of earning that freedom and keeping that freedom has been paid by the blood of America's finest.
Freedom has never been free.....
Total of 1,354,664+ dead (666,441+ combat deaths and 673,929+ non-combat)
Total of 1,498,240+ wounded
Total of 40,031+ unaccounted
Grand Total of 2,892,935+ dead, wounded and missing.
Please take into account that some of your neighbors might be veterans that suffer from PTSD, and the sound of fireworks going off right outside their houses might be enough to trigger nightmares and bring memories to the surface that they are not capable of handling. Understand I am all for celebrating this holiday, and I too love seeing fireworks. But some common courtesy and respect goes a long ways, and could mean the world to a combat veteran. Again everyone have a happy and safe 4th, and take a moment to reflect on the price paid, that allows you to continue to enjoy your day.