What Does Freedom Mean to You?
Categories: Cultural Observations, Inspiration, Things We Love
Tags: 4th of July, Freedom, Independence Day
In observance of the upcoming 4th of July holiday, we reached out to our associates to hear what freedom means to them, either through words or images. We’d love to hear from you as well! Happy Independence Day!
From Courtney Simons:
Think or forget.
Fail or succeed.
Come or go.
Love or deny.
Reject or choose.
Work or play.
Silent or sing.
Laugh or cry.
Flee or unite.
Freedom.
Street performer in Boulder, CO
Chelsea Ryan, JMU graduating class of 2011
From Meghan Meyers:
“Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose”
From Matt Wentz:
The following image is of Mike Emerson’s (one of our associates in Charlotte) son, Mike. Mike is a Captain of a striker brigade stationed in Adder, Iraq. This is Mike’s second tour in 3 years and he and his wife are expecting their first child in September. Thanks to guys like him, we are free.
Mike Emerson, Iraq, May 2011
From Heidi LaSalata
Freedom for me is the joy I see in my children. Because of the freedom our country enjoys and the unselfish service of our men and women, past, present and future, our kids can be kids and not live in fear. Freedom means my children can grow up in a country where they can become anything they want to be, especially my girls. They can go to school, eventually vote, work hard and fulfill their dreams. Because of our freedom, they can revel in their childhood – picking flowers, playing ball, and being silly without having to worry about anything except their latest scraped knee or when that loose tooth will finally fall out. Freedom is a blessing, protected by many, that I am grateful for every time I look at my kids.
My girls
My boys
From Heather Reid:
Freedom is my brother the Marine and all of his fellow soldiers that have invested their hearts and souls to server our country and protect our freedom. Semper Fi.
Our Marines
So, what does FREEDOM mean to you?
