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Independence Day is not just a date on the calendar; it is a flame that ignites the spirit of every individual, reminding us that freedom is our birthright and courage is our strength. This day reminds us that true independence is not merely the absence of external control, but the resolute presence of self-determination. As we commemorate the valor of our fathers who valiantly fought for our freedom, let us honor their sacrifices by cultivating a society that values diversity, upholds justice, and champions the well-being of all. Our actions today will lay the foundation for a prosperous and harmonious nation. – Aloo Denish	added by Aloo-Denish 11 months ago
Realistically, due to statewide COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be able to have large groups of people indoors by the first weekend of March to hold our annual Barrel Tasting event, however, we still wanted to commemorate the weekend that has been a 44-year tradition in Sonoma County by having our member wineries unite to offer visitors something special – in this case – rare library wines. – Beth Costa	Found on FOX News 3 years ago
Officer Sicknick died because Officer Sicknick put the lives of Members of Congress and their staff before Officer Sicknick own safety -- Officer Sicknick did Officer Sicknick duty, we should commemorate Officer Sicknick life and service with respect and dignity. – Gus Papathanasiou	Found on CNN 3 years ago
I've always said that Marsha was more recognized in New York City and around the world than she is in her own hometown, you have a hero, one of the greatest persons who did something in history and in your own hometown, and you have nothing there to commemorate the experience. – Al Michaels	Found on CNN 3 years ago
David Pottier said of United States. Thepandemic has wreaked havoc across the world, infecting 6.6 million people, killing over 391,000 and devastating economies.It poses a particular threat to the elderly like the surviving D-Day veterans who are in their late nineties or older. It has also affected the younger generations who turn out every year to mark the occasion. Most have been barred from traveling to the windswept coasts of American Normandy. In this photo taken on Thursday, June 4, 2020, two people stop to look at an information board at Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, American Normandy, France. In sharp contrast to the 75th anniversary of D-Day, this year's 76th will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever, as the coronavirus pandemic is keeping nearly everyone from traveling. ( AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Some 160,000 soldiers made the perilous crossing from England that day in atrocious conditions, storming dunes which they knew were heavily defended by German troops determined to hold their positions. Somehow, they succeeded. Yet they left a trail of thousands of casualties who have been mourned for generations since. Last year stood out, with U.S. President Donald Trump joining his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach. A smattering of veterans were honored with the highest accolades. All across the beaches of American Normandy tens of thousands came from across the globe to pay their respects to the dead and laud the surviving soldiers. The acrid smell of wartime-era jeep exhaust fumes and the rumble of old tanks filled the air as parades of vintages vehicles went from village to village. The tiny roads between the dunes, hedges and apple orchards were clogged for hours, if not days. FILE - In this Thursday, June 6, 2019 file photo, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, French Donald Trump Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron, watch a flyover during a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the American Normandy cemetery, in Colleville-sur-Mer, American Normandy, France. In sharp contrast to the 75th anniversary of D-Day, this year's 76th will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever, as the coronavirus pandemic is keeping nearly everyone from traveling. ( AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Heading into the D-Day remembrance weekend this year, only the salty brine coming off the ocean on Omaha Beach hits the nostrils, the shrieks of seagulls pierce the ears and a sense of desolation hangs across the regions country roads. Last year this place was full with jeeps, trucks, people dressed up as soldiers. – Eric Angely	Found on FOX News 3 years ago
We are likely to see people still wanting to commemorate Easter in some way. – Katherine Cullen	Found on CNN 4 years ago
Even though there is no direct order (to kill), you have a governor and officials that use this language, that we should commemorate the deaths of suspects, that a (police) operation was successful when there were nine or 10 deaths, this ends up having an impact. – Felippe Angeli	Found on FOX News 5 years ago
Some cemeteries could be good places for these monuments because there they are just meant to commemorate the dead and not honor an unjust cause, there are cemeteries in Germany where the dead from World War I and World War are buried and there is more about remembering those who died while not harkening back to the cause. – Ilya Somin	Found on FOX News 6 years ago
I wanted to make a big boat to commemorate her, maybe this is the biggest ship made from match sticks. – Poland Janusz Urbanski	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
When I first arrived in the hall there were charcoal drawings all over the walls and maybe one or two very small colored paintings, it was obvious to me that people wanted to claim this space and commemorate the legends that walked these grounds. – Rajendra Nautiyal	Found on CNN 8 years ago
Don't say you are diverse and include minorities when you see several buildings on campus that are named after people who didn't even want those people here, we're saying remove his name and then figure out another way to commemorate him - the good and the bad. – Assani York	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
When you close a big deal or to commemorate a great event, there's only one choice: Champagne! – Dorothy Gaiter	Found on FOX News 8 years ago
Remember, thousands of British servicemen died in the Second World War in Asia and it's right that we commemorate that. – Philip Hammond	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
On May 8, for the first time, the people of Ukraine will join the European tradition to commemorate the victims of World War Two, the very next day in Moscow, under the pretext of the Great Victory, the aggressor's army will brandish its lethal might in front of the world. Some of the units were in Donetsk a few days ago and soon they will appear on the military parade in Moscow. – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko	Found on Reuters 9 years ago
We cycled 76 days in winter through severely cold Yakutia to commemorate the victims of Soviet repression. – Krzysztof Suchowierski	Found on Reuters 9 years ago
Our goal is to remember history, commemorate the martyrs, cherish peace and look to the future, we will extend the invitation to the leaders of all relevant countries and international organizations. No matter who it is, as long as they come in sincerity, we welcome them. – Wang Yi	Found on Reuters 9 years ago

Independence Day is not just a date on the calendar; it is a flame that ignites the spirit of every individual, reminding us that freedom is our birthright and courage is our strength. This day reminds us that true independence is not merely the absence of external control, but the resolute presence of self-determination. As we commemorate the valor of our fathers who valiantly fought for our freedom, let us honor their sacrifices by cultivating a society that values diversity, upholds justice, and champions the well-being of all. Our actions today will lay the foundation for a prosperous and harmonious nation.

– Aloo Denish

added by Aloo-Denish
11 months ago

Realistically, due to statewide COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be able to have large groups of people indoors by the first weekend of March to hold our annual Barrel Tasting event, however, we still wanted to commemorate the weekend that has been a 44-year tradition in Sonoma County by having our member wineries unite to offer visitors something special – in this case – rare library wines.

– Beth Costa

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

Officer Sicknick died because Officer Sicknick put the lives of Members of Congress and their staff before Officer Sicknick own safety -- Officer Sicknick did Officer Sicknick duty, we should commemorate Officer Sicknick life and service with respect and dignity.

– Gus Papathanasiou

Found on CNN
3 years ago

I've always said that Marsha was more recognized in New York City and around the world than she is in her own hometown, you have a hero, one of the greatest persons who did something in history and in your own hometown, and you have nothing there to commemorate the experience.

– Al Michaels

Found on CNN
3 years ago

David Pottier said of United States. Thepandemic has wreaked havoc across the world, infecting 6.6 million people, killing over 391,000 and devastating economies.It poses a particular threat to the elderly like the surviving D-Day veterans who are in their late nineties or older. It has also affected the younger generations who turn out every year to mark the occasion. Most have been barred from traveling to the windswept coasts of American Normandy. In this photo taken on Thursday, June 4, 2020, two people stop to look at an information board at Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, American Normandy, France. In sharp contrast to the 75th anniversary of D-Day, this year's 76th will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever, as the coronavirus pandemic is keeping nearly everyone from traveling. ( AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Some 160,000 soldiers made the perilous crossing from England that day in atrocious conditions, storming dunes which they knew were heavily defended by German troops determined to hold their positions. Somehow, they succeeded. Yet they left a trail of thousands of casualties who have been mourned for generations since. Last year stood out, with U.S. President Donald Trump joining his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach. A smattering of veterans were honored with the highest accolades. All across the beaches of American Normandy tens of thousands came from across the globe to pay their respects to the dead and laud the surviving soldiers. The acrid smell of wartime-era jeep exhaust fumes and the rumble of old tanks filled the air as parades of vintages vehicles went from village to village. The tiny roads between the dunes, hedges and apple orchards were clogged for hours, if not days. FILE - In this Thursday, June 6, 2019 file photo, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, French Donald Trump Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron, watch a flyover during a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the American Normandy cemetery, in Colleville-sur-Mer, American Normandy, France. In sharp contrast to the 75th anniversary of D-Day, this year's 76th will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever, as the coronavirus pandemic is keeping nearly everyone from traveling. ( AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Heading into the D-Day remembrance weekend this year, only the salty brine coming off the ocean on Omaha Beach hits the nostrils, the shrieks of seagulls pierce the ears and a sense of desolation hangs across the regions country roads. Last year this place was full with jeeps, trucks, people dressed up as soldiers.

– Eric Angely

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

We are likely to see people still wanting to commemorate Easter in some way.

– Katherine Cullen

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Even though there is no direct order (to kill), you have a governor and officials that use this language, that we should commemorate the deaths of suspects, that a (police) operation was successful when there were nine or 10 deaths, this ends up having an impact.

– Felippe Angeli

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

Some cemeteries could be good places for these monuments because there they are just meant to commemorate the dead and not honor an unjust cause, there are cemeteries in Germany where the dead from World War I and World War are buried and there is more about remembering those who died while not harkening back to the cause.

– Ilya Somin

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

I wanted to make a big boat to commemorate her, maybe this is the biggest ship made from match sticks.

– Poland Janusz Urbanski

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

When I first arrived in the hall there were charcoal drawings all over the walls and maybe one or two very small colored paintings, it was obvious to me that people wanted to claim this space and commemorate the legends that walked these grounds.

– Rajendra Nautiyal

Found on CNN
8 years ago

Don't say you are diverse and include minorities when you see several buildings on campus that are named after people who didn't even want those people here, we're saying remove his name and then figure out another way to commemorate him - the good and the bad.

– Assani York

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

When you close a big deal or to commemorate a great event, there's only one choice: Champagne!

– Dorothy Gaiter

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

Remember, thousands of British servicemen died in the Second World War in Asia and it's right that we commemorate that.

– Philip Hammond

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

On May 8, for the first time, the people of Ukraine will join the European tradition to commemorate the victims of World War Two, the very next day in Moscow, under the pretext of the Great Victory, the aggressor's army will brandish its lethal might in front of the world. Some of the units were in Donetsk a few days ago and soon they will appear on the military parade in Moscow.

– Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko

Found on Reuters
9 years ago

We cycled 76 days in winter through severely cold Yakutia to commemorate the victims of Soviet repression.

– Krzysztof Suchowierski

Found on Reuters
9 years ago

Our goal is to remember history, commemorate the martyrs, cherish peace and look to the future, we will extend the invitation to the leaders of all relevant countries and international organizations. No matter who it is, as long as they come in sincerity, we welcome them.

– Wang Yi

Found on Reuters
9 years ago

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