July 4th – a time for celebration and remembrance. We celebrate and honor our Founding Fathers – for their courage and their wisdom. Their courage in taking the defiant step of declaring their independence from the most powerful nation on earth. Their wisdom in articulating our founding principles – enshrined in the famous passage:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator and are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
July 4th is a day to reflect on the immense sacrifices that were made so that these words could endure. The patriots who signed the Declaration knew they were risking everything—their fortunes, their families, and their very lives. Yet they pressed on, driven by an unshakable belief in the cause of freedom. We remember their bravery not as a distant legend but as a living example—reminding us that liberty must be defended with resolve and upheld with integrity.
We also celebrate the generations who came after them—those who built a nation from fragile beginnings, guided by the vision of a more perfect union. Farmers, tradesmen, soldiers, and statesmen all played their part in shaping a republic rooted in individual rights and shared purpose. Though the road was never easy, each trial strengthened our national character and deepened our commitment to the principles set forth in 1776.
And so, on this Independence Day, we gather with family and friends to mark the blessings of freedom. Fireworks will light the sky in tribute to our enduring spirit. Flags will wave in every town and city, a symbol of unity and gratitude. As we celebrate, we also remember that the promise of America is a charge handed down to us—to cherish our liberties, to strive for justice, and to ensure that the truths declared so boldly remain self-evident for generations to come.
