God Bless Our Military

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1210 Annapolis Road
Odenton, MD 21113
Phone: 410-674-4000
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July 4th, more aptly referred to as Independence Day, is celebrated throughout our country via the
traditional annual activities including the jaunt across the Bay Bridge to bask on the Eastern shore
beaches, prepare family cookouts, enjoy the fireworks at the Washington Monument (and the
abbreviated home variations), wear every sort of apparel displaying stars and stripes, host pool
parties, and the list goes on. More importantly, the significance of our nation’s birthday is captured
through the various segments below shared by some of our “In Step at Perry’s” readership.
Shared by Moe Grimes
“It's the Soldier, not the reporter who has
given us the freedom of the press. It's the
Soldier, not the poet, who has given us the
freedom of speech. It's the Soldier, not the
politicians that ensures our right to Life,
Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's the
Soldier who salutes the flag, who serves
beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped
by the flag. We live in the land of the free only
because of the brave. Please pray for our men
and women who have served and are
currently serving our country and pray for
those who have given the ultimate sacrifice
for freedom. We the people are the rightful masters of both the Congress and the
Courts - not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow men who pervert the
Constitution." Abraham Lincoln
God Bless Our Military
Shared by Sondra Riley (author not identified)
“Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who
signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were
captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they
died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost
their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two
sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or
hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they
pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and
jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and
large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but they
signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that
the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter
Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships
swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and
properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam
was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served
in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from
him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer,
Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson,
Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters.
He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson
died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife,
and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying.
Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a
year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished.
So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It's
not much to ask for the price they paid. Remember: freedom is never free! It's time we get the
word out that patriotism is NOT a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and
baseball games.”
Submitted by Mickie Moriarty:
The Song “Independence Day” has been performed by various country artists
including Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood. If you happened to be at
Perry’s on Thursday evening, July 1st, you would have heard Martina McBride’s
rendition played by DJ Doo Wop Jack. If you haven’t heard this song, you can
listen to it on YouTube on the Internet but nevertheless the words are awesome
and the lyrics go like this:
“Well she seemed all right by dawn’s early light
Though she looked a little worried and weak
She tried to pretend he wasn’t drinkin’ again
But daddy left the proof on her cheek
And I was only eight years old that summer
And I always seemed to be in the way
So I took myself down to the fair in town
On Independence Day
Well word gets around in a small, small town
They said he was a dangerous man
Mama was proud and she stood her gound
She knew she was on the losin’ end
Some folks whispered some folks talked
But everybody looked the other way
When time ran out there was no one about
On Independence Day
CHORUS:
Let Freedom ring, let the white dove sing
Let the whole world know that today is a
Day of reckoning
Let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong
Roll the stone away, let the guilty pay, it’s
Independence Day
Well she lit up the sky that Fourth of July
By the time that the firemen came
They just put out the flames,
And took down some names
And sent me to the county home
Now I ain’t sayin’ it’s right or it’s wrong
But maybe it’s the only way
Talk about your revolution
It’s Independence Day.”
And maybe Franklin D. Roosevelt summarized the true meaning of freedom best when he stated:
“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.”
Freedom is not a cavalier word by any means and once again, a reminder by one of our own, Moe
Grimes, of the magical words “Cancer FREE.” Below is a brief excerpt your editor received from
Moe, Marie and the Grimes Family via email on June 17th.
“It’s that time again, tomorrow is our Relay for Life in Calvert
County. We walk in memory of those that we have lost, and in
honor of those that are today's survivors of cancer. This year will
be the second year that I will walk with my family, friends and
fellow survivors. My first post radiation treatment test came back
clear. It was April 2, 2009 that I had my surgery and I feel so
blessed to say I feel good. This year knowing the state of the
economy and the many other great causes that many of you have
contributed to, we did not solicit for donations. However, we as a family have been able to donate
so that we can light luminaries in honor of all that we love so much and have lost or that, like me,
are survivors. To be able to do this we are very thankful and ask only that
all take time to remember those that lost their battle to this disease, and
US the survivors in prayer. As I walk this year…you all walk with me. It is
your prayers that have gotten me to where I am today, and I can never
thank you all enough for that. Prayer is the most powerful medicine in life
and I ask that you continue to offer your prayers not only for me but for ALL
of the survivors everywhere. May GOD Bless You All. THANK YOU.”
The Early Bird Gets the Worm! Well, in Timi Lash’s case, this old
adage absolutely did NOT apply. Timi happened to buy the last set of
tickets on June 24th, the night of the drawing, for the basket laden
with summer goodies. Congrats, Timi, and enjoy! As a reminder,
all proceeds from our basket raffles replenish the funds in our “In
Step at Perry’s” Cake and Miscellaneous Fund. Thanks to all of our
hand dancers and local Perry’s patrons who have, and continue, to
always be so generous.
The Luck of the Draw ~~ Two of Perry’s die-hard “In Step at Perry’s”
hand dance regulars were repeat winners of a $50 Perry’s gift card
drawn on Thursday evening, July 1st. It goes without saying that Herb
and Mary Ellen Saffield are deserving of this very generous offering
by Perry’s General Manager, Kristos Miliotis. For our newcomers,
this is the way it works. Hand dance regulars presenting 3
dining/beverage receipts (within one month) to Mickie will be entered
into a monthly drawing which is held the first Thursday of the following
month. To make life even simpler, receipts (with names on them) can be handed to Mickie weekly
and she will put them together at the end of each month.
JULY Birthdays ~~ Please
stop by Perry’s on Thursday evening,
July 22nd; wish our “In Step at
Perry’s” regulars a happy BDay;
and enjoy a piece of cake in honor
of their special day.
Carol Barry (1)
Michelle Renere (5)
Helga Taranto-Mesmer (15)
Al Romoser (26)
Roger Wilkenson (27)
Marie Grimes (28)
Donna Goodman (29)
Sondra Riley (29)
Diamonds are Forever ~~
And in Lee Carter’s case,
the new diamond ring
presented to her by
husband, Neil, marks a
milestone in the “Forever”
category…like by 50 years of
marriage on July 30th. May the
celebration of your love continue forever, Lee and Neil!
Hitting the Lottery ~ Now, that would be beyond
Phenomenal! In the meantime, while your editor is
holding her breath, what would be spectacular is
hearing from our readership. As with any publication,
the entertainment value is only as good as the content
derived from various sources. Have a submission?
Please drop me a line and, ALWAYS, please add the
words “Mickie’s Mail Box” in the subject line of your
email. Email address: dancewithmickey@aol.com
“Learning to walk sets you free. Learning to dance gives you the greatest
freedom of all: to express with your whole self the person you are.”
~~ Melissa Hayden
Mickie Moriarty
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It’s no wonder Bill Turner is
wide eyed after looking at
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Glenn Mathias’ July 4
get up!
New dance step or a cramp…not
sure but it was a Kodak moment
that couldn’t be passed up!
Chuck Claypool and Frank Stowell watch with anticipation to see if
the hat is all Evelyn plans on taking off!