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comments[0] = "&quot;<em>July 4th means living in a country that was founded by fore fathers who fought and died so that I may have spirited political debates without the fear of reprisal.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; Mary Green, VA<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub1.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";



comments[1] = "&quot;<em>You think that you don't get gifts but that is not true on the 4th. We as Americans do get gifts and that is the gift of our fathers and their fathers fighting for our freedoms. It is a time when the nation realizes that we are all the same.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; Joey Miller, MN<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub1.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";



comments[2] = "&quot;<em>The Fourth should spark something much deeper than a day off or celebrations with family. It should kindle a flame of desire to embrace our history (good and bad); ... and it should compel us to reflect...to reflect on what it truly means to be free.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; David Frum, KY<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub1.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";



comments[3] = "&quot;<em>The Fourth of July is more than writing your name in the night sky with a sparkler, eating more relish in one day than you have in a year, or splashing in a pool with family and friends. To me, the Fourth of July will always be a symbol of the freedom men and woman who have strove to retain over the years of this country's history.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; An American Student, FL<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub2.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";



comments[4] = "&quot;<em>... Standing next to friends and family to buy a Cotton Candy and then watch the fire works among a crowd of people proud to be standing next to their fathers and grandfathers that had returned from the nations wars and celebrating liberty with them under the exciting fire works lighting up the star light sky.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; James Erdmanczyk, GA<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub3.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";



comments[5] = "&quot;<em>I have always been highly patriotic. It culminated in my joining the Army. And all I ask is that while you celebrate on this 4th of July, you remember us, far away from our families and traditions. Remember us, who are here for you, for all of you, and have given up so much to be here. Celebrate for us. Enjoy your freedom. Happy Independence Day!</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; Jennifer Quinn, stationed in South Korea<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub3.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";



comments[6] = "&quot;<em>As a child, you seem to think there are no problems in the world and the day is spent with family, friends, fireworks and sharing a meal. As the years pass and I get older and watching my children age, my feeling about this day means so much more. I gain a new profound love for my country each day. I appreciate the freedoms that we as Americans take for granted. And, I especially owe the biggest gratitude and thanks to our veterans and troops who have kept our country free since 1776.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; Donna Teresa, CA<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub4.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";



comments[7] = "&quot;<em>As a child, patriotism was pervasive in my New England home. I knew from an early time that days such as Memorial Day, Independance Day and Veteran's Day were not just days to picnic and have fun. It was instilled in me, by example, by this quiet and proud WWII vet, that we must care for all our service personnel EVERY day.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; Anita R. Coats, WA<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub4.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";



comments[8] = "&quot;<em>The 4th of July was my wife's favorite holiday. Every Fourth we would plant an American flag at the end of every driveway on our block. No one ever knew it was us.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; Robert S. Turner, IL<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub4.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";



comments[9] = "&quot;<em>The Fourth of July is a special holiday to me and my family because its a time to celebrate America and our freedom. My husband serves in the United States Navy and I am very proud of him and our country.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; Adryenne Johnson, CA<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub4.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";

comments[10] = "&quot;<em>While we declared our independence in 1776, we still had to fight a brutal war to secure that freedom.  It’s all those lives lost then and in later conflicts that remind us that our freedom has ever been anything but free.  It is that price that makes all the July 4 picnics and parades possible.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; C. Smith, NY";


comments[11] = "&quot;<em>The 4th of July means to me a time to reflect on the courage of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, for without them, we would not have the opportunity and privilege of living in this great nation.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; K. Westfall, FL<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub4.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";


comments[12] = "&quot;<em>My father fought against tyranny at Iwo Jima, my sweetheart died in a field in Vietnam, and I have stood at the gravesides of four American soldiers killed in Iraq.  The Fourth of July is so much more than fireworks, oh, so much more.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; B. Summerrow, SC<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub4.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";

comments[13] = "&quot;<em>Independence Day has come to signify that America embraces all world races, religions and cultures.</em>&quot;<br>&ndash; J. Vandelly, VA<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub4.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";


comments[14] = "&quot;<em>My son Will was killed in Baghdad, Iraq in December 2006 by an IED.  He drove a Humvee for his job – often driving high-ranking officers to meetings with Iraqi Army officials.  Will’s job was to protect these officers, and he loved his job.  He was only 20, but was drawn to the military since he was small.  I know he died doing what he loved – protecting us back home, offering protection to the Iraqi Army and defending our freedom.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; K. Newgard, IL<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub4.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";

comments[15] = "&quot;<em>Celebrating the Fourth of July is an honor.</em>&quot; <br>&ndash; R. Parks, SC<br><br><a href='/capitolfourth/patriotic_sub4.html'>Read full quote</a> &raquo;";




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