It stands for the families who have people over seas and people who died for the freedom of our country and what we take for granted everyday. Veterans lay their lives down for the flag. Then people just turn around and do an act that hurts the soldiers. I bet if they were in the line of fire as a soldier. They would have completely different thoughts about the flag and what it stands for.…
In 1852, the leading citizens of Rochester asked Douglass to give a speech as part of their Fourth of July celebrations. Douglass accepted their invitation.…
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban we were introduced to Sirius Black, a character who would change the Harry Potter world, as all readers would know it.…
I am 14 years old and in 8th grade, at McCord Junior High. My English class is writing letters to thank veterans in honor of Veteran’s Day. With that being said, I would like to thank you for the great things you did, such as putting yourself in danger, for our country. Thank you for fighting in dangerous times to protect our country. I really appreciate, what you have done to help everyone in our country. You and many other vetrinas do many things to protect our country, thank you.…
A. Most of the people who worked on his farm, had worked there for yours.…
Memorial Day was first celebrated in the years following the Civil War and was officially labelled a federal holiday in 1971. Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May, and it is celebrated to honor our veterans and remember past wars and the brave men and women that serve in the military today. Many people, young and old, visit cemeteries or memorials to honor a lost family member, or a friend. On memorial day, everyone is affected, even if they don’t know a veteran. This memorial day I joined my Boy Scout troop in setting flags on the graves of fallen soldiers and veterans who have passed away. We were honoring our community and the veteran’s service. But we could not honor those who fell many years ago in the Civil War.…
America is a country full of patriotic, free spirited, opinionated, and passionate citizens. The United States of America has many symbols that portray the true nature of the country. Some of these symbols include, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and the Liberty Bell, but no national monument can compare to “Ol’ Glory” herself, the American Flag. Everyone that looks at this flag sees red, white, blue, and the stars and stripes, but many Americans look past its physical appearance and feel passionate about what it all represents; those Americans see patriotism, devoted love and support for their country.…
Today we are celebrating your Bar-Mitzvah, the time that they call the “acceptance of all the mitzvot.” As your older brother, I can tell you that its not the easiest part of growing up, but Dad would want me to say that you must always work your best to realize the importance of being a Jew and too love judaism. In celebrating your Bar Mitzvah this shabbos, and going on in life, you must always remember the core of who you are as a jew and what you represent. As I watch you grow and become a man, I think about who you are already. Your spirit and enthusiasm for life is something that was innate to you since you were born, and you must use that excitement for life forever. The most…
Memorial Day is not a day to have fun and party, but a special time to remember those who showed such devotion to our country to…
On Thanksgiving we gather with our family and friends, thinking that we are celebrating everything that we are grateful for and giving thanks to that. We do this by sitting around a large table of smiling faces with a big, hot, succulent, golden brown turkey in the center that went through a horribly miserable death, just to get on our plates in time so we could celebrate our good times through its worst. First, I would like to talk about my own experience. Getting time to spend with my family is one of the greatest traditions, and I am so thankful for that. For having to work long hours and going to school, and everyone else having such a busy schedule. Find that time to have every family member gathers around the table and enjoy a wonderfully…
There was this one killer store in the 70’s called Screaming Mimis’ that I absolutely adored. It helped me through some hard financial times back when I used to sing at night and work retail during the day. It inspired my fashion that I wear today, and shopping there was one of my favorite…
To conclude, the flag means a whole lot more to me than our countries symbol, it means courage, and bravery. It puts us all together as friends and family. With our flag it means all of this and it is just one…
Over the years his real job has come with many different titles. For 50 years he has been a son and brother, for 31 he has been a loving father, for 26 he has been a dedicated husband, for 5 he has been a grandfather, and for 18 years and counting he has been and will always be my mentor. Today I would like to honor my father John Zachary Smith, and explain to you how and why he has become my mentor. Standing at exactly 6 feet tall, sporting dark black hair and tan skin, being loud, extremely talkative and radiating with energy, are just a few characteristics that can be attributed to his Italian heritage. When introducing himself to someone new, he reaches out his rough and calloused hand giving them a firm handshake and replies “My name’s John Smith, really honest”. My father has the ability to make friends with anyone because he is truly a real joy to be around. He sparks conversations with people and it would seem that were best friends.…
Day of the dead is a celebration that celebrates our loved, deceased ones. This celebration is held in central and South Mexico on October 31st to November 1st and 2nd. These days are very happy days where everyone gets together and tells about each other’s loved ones.…
My inspiration to be the best person I can is because of his influence on me. The man who had been through hell and back but still had a smile on his face every time I saw him. Forced to be a man at 7, his goal was always to be successful. He reached that and supported every person he ever felt he let down. Bravery, perseverance, and endless love describe my Grandpa Robert Helmuth.…
