Steve, I didn't intentionally leave out the first responders, as you are right in that they keep us safe here on the home front, but the 4th of July is independence day, independent form other nations control, and the Military does this all around the world, daily..
The American service person, and Jesus Christ are the only ones that give/gave their lives for us...
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