I'm Proud to be An American

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American where as least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,
across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,

From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,
Well, there’s pride in every American heart,
and it’s time to stand and say:

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A

This is my favorite patriotic song, I am not really sure why, but it has been since I was a kid. For me the 4th had always been more about my aunt than anything else because it just so happens to be her birthday. It was also about watching fireworks explode with color in the sky. I've never thought much about the sacrifices that people have made throughout history, at least not until now. Even now I don't have much to say, not much beyond 'thank you'. THANK YOU for listening to the feeling inside of you that told you to leave the comfort of your homes and the arms of your loved ones, THANK YOU for taking the bullet or the bomb that could've easily struck anyone, but struck you. THANK YOU for fighting when so many can't, or won't, or don't think about it. THANK YOU for your sacrifice even in the face of blame for making it worse. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SELFLESSNESS.