I wish you and yours a safe and blessed day as we celebrate our "Declaration of Independence" back on July 4, 1776.
May we be found worthy of the sacrifices of those who have gone before us in this great, yet imperfect, country.
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Happy Independence Day!
I wish you and yours a safe and blessed day as we celebrate our "Declaration of Independence" back on July 4, 1776.
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