A wonderful and safe 4th of July....

[John D.]

If you are in the USA and reading this, Jen and I want to wish you a wonderful, safe and Happy Fourth of July this weekend.

A little bit of history about the 4th of July ...

During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the 13 Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the 2nd Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a committee of five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4.

A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:

The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.

Adam's prediction was off by two days. From the outset, Americans celebrated independence on July 4, the date shown on the Declaration of Independence.

My Best to all PGCA Members,

John

[Twice Shooter]

John, Thank you and the same to you and Jen and the rest of our PGCA family from Irene and I. Tom

[Autumn Daze]

John thanks for that great quote by John Adams and Danny and I would like to wish all our PGCA members and all our visitors in this on line community a great Fourth of July.

Be safe everyone.....

[George Lander]

******GOD BLESS AMERICA****** AND

***GOD BLESS OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN HARM'S WAY***

BEST REGARDS TO ALL.....George

[Dean Romig]

America the Beautiful, God shed His Grace on Thee -

And Crown Thy Good with Brotherhood From Sea to Shining Sea.

Happy Birthday United States of America

With a Heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone who has served or is serving in our Armed Forces to keep America Proud and Free.

[George Lander]

As we go into the 4th of July weekend we all need to remember our service men & women who can't be with us this year. They are the ones guarding the wall that keeps our homes safe & free. The following was put together by a 15 year old girl. God Bless You Lizzie Palmer*****

I don't know how to post the exact web address. Just Google "Lizzie Palmer on youtube" and you'll see what I mean.

GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.........George