Friday's Final Word

God Bless America ...

Happy Birthday to the World's Greatest Force for Freedom in history. For many of us in the west Freedom is often something we take for granted. Thank you to all our vets, active and military families for your sacrifice in securing our liberty. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #FreedomNeverCries pic.twitter.com/GPnzyEkeKP

— John Ondrasik (@johnondrasik) July 4, 2025

Ed: The song is beautiful -- and the video is even more touching. I am honored to share this with you on behalf of my friend John. In fact. I was going to take today off entirely until John sent this over, and I knew I had to share with you. (I am blessed in my friends, truly.) Today's final word is: God Bless America, and each and every one of you. 

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John Adams said our Independence Day “will be the most memorable Epocha in the History of 🇺🇸...It ought to be solemnized w/ Pomp & Parade, Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires & Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” pic.twitter.com/5dSsgHfTTN

— Jerry Dunleavy IV 🇺🇸 (@JerryDunleavy) July 4, 2025

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WOW: Check out this Fourth of July flyover during the Fort Thomas Independence Day parade this morning! pic.twitter.com/Kak5y7T1wu

— WLWT (@WLWT) July 4, 2025

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Honored to serve as Parade Marshal in the Linton Freedom Festival Parade today—Indiana’s largest Independence Day celebration! What an incredible way to celebrate our great country. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/N8TUl1sksL

— Governor Mike Braun (@GovBraun) July 4, 2025

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Our local parade always comes with a few surprises. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎆🎇🎆🎇 pic.twitter.com/ofG9vuOQfT

— Daniel Bunn (@danieldbunn) July 4, 2025

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No one celebrates the #Fourth of July like Bristol! At 240, this parade is part of the oldest, continuous Independence Day celebration in the nation. pic.twitter.com/u0oBD2MYji

— Senator Jack Reed (@SenJackReed) July 4, 2025

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As I sit listening to the South Florida rain that washed out our Independence Day Parade, my heart is full of gratitude. What a blessing it is to live in this incredible country. I truly love America. The American Dream is alive and real — and it’s within reach for anyone willing… pic.twitter.com/vKSYILK4Wd

— Erika Donalds (@ErikaDonalds) July 4, 2025

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Huge crowds for the Brooklin, ME Independence Day parade

America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/v3wOepzxzB

— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) July 4, 2025

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This will be one of the best videos you see today. This WWII veteran turned 100 yrs old. The community came together to give him a parade. 🫡🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/TdmzJXgfzw

— Chad Harrison 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@JeepguyTexas) July 2, 2025

Ed: This one's from Wednesday, but I had to include it. Happy Independence Day!

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