BY DAVID P. CARROLL 

It's Independence Day

And we'll all sing and dance 

Today and we'll remember our 

Loved ones who fought for 

Our freedom and it 

Came with

A heavy price

War is not pretty 

nor is it nice

So, let's take a minute 

To remember our 

Brave men and women 

Who sadly passed away 

Fighting for our freedom 

And the fireworks 

Has just begun and

The kids are having so

Much fun waving American flags

And while the adults have a few 

Beers and 

Hug and kiss each other 

And everyone is full of love

So, raise your glass or your can 

Of beer and

Toast for the 4th of July 

And it's a beautiful 

And perfect day to 

Celebrate our Independence Day 

Fourth of July

Fourth of July

And this special day is

Forever inside our hearts 

Our freedom

And liberty we won so let's

Get this party started 

And we'll have so much fun and 

We'll never forget our true heroes who 

Died for this day so scream out loud 

Happy 4th of July and

God bless you all and peace and love 

To every American on our Independence Day.

Editor’s Note:

David P. Carroll, an award-winning poet and a frequent visitor to Sun Valley given that his family lives here, wrote this 4th of July Poem for every hard-working American man and woman.