The fireworks were incredible! We were so close that the ash was actually falling on us. They started during the last two minutes of the 1812 Overture, just like they do in Boston, and lasted for almost an hour. They played music through the whole thing, including 5 Sousa marches and other patriotic songs and ending with the Stars and Stripes Forever. I was in heaven. As I laid there with Kelson watching the fireworks and singing God Bless America, I was reminded of why we are making the sacrifices we are to be in the Navy. It is because America is something worth fighting for. A lot of people have made sacrifices much greater than ours to provide us with the freedoms we have today, and it is necessary that good people continue to be willing to fight for our country if we are going to keep those freedoms. We are honored to make that sacrifice for our country. Now, when I have days when I am tired of the Navy and wish that Kelson had a normal job, I will think of those fireworks and be a little more grateful. As we walked back to our car after the show ended, Kelson commented that we may have just ruined our future Independence Days by setting the standard too high. It was a great day, and it was neat to celebrate it here in New England where it all began. |
What a fun 4th of July!! Last year we were in NYC for the 4th of July and it was absolutely crazy to see the number of people in Manhattan that were lining the streets to see the fireworks. Fun that your Kelson was in the parade :)
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