Happy Independence Day. This denotes the time when our fore fathers celebrated their separation from an oppressive government lead by a king that levied taxes on the people without representation for the people. With this courageous act of freedom came the founding of these United States of America. The cost to our fore fathers was harsh. Some lost their financial security, others made the supreme sacrifice of giving their lives to our freedom. Although the celebration has been abbreviated to the The 4th of July it carries a meaning of reverence and respect for the hard won freedom that none of us should ever give up to any oppressor that seeks to make us subservient to their culture or laws. Remember we are celebrating what makes the United States of America a great place to live. Enjoy and celebrate our freedom and be safe my friends. God bless all Americans.