Holiday Reminds Us That Freedom Isn't Free

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Byline: Ralph Clarbour

According to Webster there is a "Patriot's Day." It's celebrated on the third Monday in April and commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord in April 19, 1775.

Again according to Webster, a patriot is "One who loves, supports and defends one's country."

We also have a national holiday called Independence Day which occurs every year on the fourth of July .

Celebrating these days are all fine and good and bring to every American's attention to the values and lessons of patriotism, but once the celebration is over a lot of us seem to forget the real values and lessons of patriotism. Freedom or …