WHY I LOVE THE USA
In 1942, I was a little blond headed child of five living in San Diego, California, when I joined the U.S.O. and began entertaining the troops on carriers and in the wards of the large Navy hospital in San Diego, sometimes appearing with “Mr. Hope.” I was well into my teens along with star Dennis Hopper and other teenage entertainers before this activity ceased.
It was during those early years, I remember feeling already very proud and somehow very special to be living in America.
To this day, I carry many profound and heart-felt memories in grade school as we learned the songs of America that inspired and allowed our young imaginations to soar.
Other reflections as a child include Kate Smith’s rendering of God Bless America. In my child-like mind, she and she alone had a direct connection to God thereby saving America with that song.
Now in my autumn years, I appreciate the many opportunities I’ve been given and feel so very blessed and thankful to have been able to continue my life under Americas’ Old Glory and her freedom banner colors of Red, White, and Blue.
PATRIOTIC SONGS
Like no other, Patriotic Songs of the twentieth century carry the beauty and a vision for this beloved country. It was from them, I understood about Old Glory and the innate character of the Republic as it is, among others, a founding principle, upon which our forefathers wrote America’s constitution.
Thankful I am, in my long ago grade school years that American children across this great land learned and heard about the country in which they were blessed to be born, in heartfelt words...AND when set to music these words became a living testament waiting to be lived.
In a heart-beat my generation knew well: America, America the Beautiful, This Is My Country and The Battle Hymn of the Republic. These songs elevated, inspired and enriched our souls, maybe even more so, for those who had just touched America’s shores.
To those who heard her, one could never forget Kate Smith’s rendition of God Bless America. After all it was she in 1939, (Irvin Berlin first wrote the lyrics and music in 1917), who introduced and sang for the first time God Bless America, which became, at least for some of us, our Nations second National Anthem.
In 1942 “The House I live In (That’s America to me) words written by Lewis Allan with music by Earl Robinson and sung by Frank Sinatra came into being. Songs like this underscored the pride in the America way, to be thankful for our people, and not to take for granted FREEDOM and LIBERTY as they are the pillars on which America stands.
Thankful too, I am today that these towers of strength that hold America's values, principles and integrity are still standing true; saving and lifting humanities oppressed, that have the misfortune of living under oppressive totalitarian rule.
Accepted with pride, in the hearts and minds of our young warriors who answered Uncle Sam’s call and while marching to a familiar beat, with heartfelt words put to music, our Armed Forces carried the Great American Composers Patriotic War Songs into battle.
Yes, it was our Army, Navy, Marines and flying Aces Traversing the great ocean to join our allies “Over There,” and together they won two world wars that were not of our making.
Be Prepared, Alert, and Watchful…. Keep America Strong
Are the words and theme of Old Glory's Patriotic Love Songs.
When this generation of America's Best go forth, to protect and defend, the greatest of documents ever written, they will be defending their peers; those rude college students who listen to abstract distorted sounds, they call music (that in my opinion constrict even further the linear brain), thereby bringing nothing that would qualify as reasonable solutions to our learning, growing Republic.
Afraid, these sophomoric minds are indoctrinated not to understand and appreciate the American way. They are destined to live, if they don’t wake up, the political junket of uncaring tyrannical fools.
The words and music by today’s Great American Country Song Writers are very much alive and continue to inspire through their noble melodies and words...are you listening and aware? ... God bless the USA and Let Freedom Ring to name just two.
Since 1776 courageous men have taken America’s cause to
heart.
So many of the brave gave their lives for us, it was the
ultimate sacrifice
Thinking not of themselves,
many of American’s sons and daughters,
who grew appreciating their country, volunteered after 9-11.
Their basic training done, they soon were
sent ‘Over There’
Their battle cry not really different from the distant past:
We will Prevail, Secure and preserve America’s heritage,
tradition and distinguished noble calling…
“These young American's are irrefutably
:
The Best of the BEST!”
In harm’s way, their safety is of great concern.
And so on our knees, we pray for their safe return.
Now
as these young patriots have willingly placed their lives on hold
we who they have left behind (the enemy could be
closer than we think),
must remain strong, vigilant and awake.
I feel so appreciative to those I will never know and my heart swells with pride and there are tears in my eyes, as I sing along with the crowd, be it in a Gymnasium, Baseball Park, Football Stadium or sitting at home watching our athletes receive their gold medals at the Olympics: Our Nations National Anthem.
The inspirations of the country, western musicians will continue to provide and portray the story of today and tomorrow’s generation of young Americans as they continue to honor their missions courageously fighting on land, on sea, and in the air.
AMERICA'S FLAG, OUR SYMBOL OF LIBERTY
In a couple of day’s American’s will be celebrating the Fourth of July, Independents
Day and I started to think…
It is an honor and a privilege no matter the occasion when we the people are focused, respectful and at attention.
As citizens we place our hands over our hearts; the armed forces salute as we observe Old Glory and Pledge our Allegiance to America’s awe-inspiring symbol.
We also are reminded of her unique auspicious beginning as her colors are presented.
Dressed Always to Perfection
Blazing Red and White Stripes With Fifty Brilliant White Stars
Framed and Precisely Placed in an Area of Deep Blue
This symbol of America speaks to us boldly in her colors
vivid and true:
Be prepared, alert, and ever watchful… Keep America Strong...
That I may continue to represent America's Freedom…and wave…under
'spacious skies'
From England’s Monarchy, and later to Fascist regimes and others like it, our country’s flag was not conceived to desecrate, but to symbolize to the world: American's will fight to preserve Old Glory as she represents America's Constitution, values, integrity and other founding principles.
As we observe the qualities that are indelible in America's symbol we pray she will continue to wave as a beacon to all who would be oppressed. Therein, my heart breaks for the soul that longs for what many of our citizenry take for granted.
Founded in Truth, Voices of dissent represents a legacy to every living or deceased American that has fought for America to remain free.
Preserving our Freedom for future generations begins with every American knowing our Constitution. To be ignorant of its guiding hand is to make way for, and be subject to, an in your face, dictatorship.
Prepared, observant and alert are words we live by as America's enemies maybe closer than we think. Our vigilance then and courage must take center stage thus allowing our children and grandchildren…generations to come, to know Old Glory’s heritage; the cost of which from distant past, must never be forgotten!
Our children must be kept knowingly appreciative and feel through us, why we love, honor and are so thankful for this nation we call America.
We must teach that America’s ascent is directed by a Divine Presence. This country is a living gift from our creator!
From distant voices no longer heard...“Appreciate and be thankful or be sorrowful and downtrodden that you no longer know Freedom’s choices or hear the reverberation of the Liberty Bell's joyous ring.
I can hear the MC
speaking…“This concludes the program segment.”
Now just before the
fireworks began…
Everyone sings with
the high school band many of the
Most loved and cherished
songs ever written about, or to a Nation.
I’m so very proud and thankful to be an American; that
I have the privilege
to stand free and celebrate
the Fourth of July on the coming Independence Day.
- Trinity
Written just before Independence Day 2002
Thanks for listening
Trinity
Thanks for listening
Trinity
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