The sky was clear and cool. And what a treat to have the moon greeting the coming night with a smile.
At nine o'clock we made our way to the play fields, where the firework show is set up every year. It felt like it was a record crowd this year. There was hardly a spot to sit on the sidewalks (the streets around the play fields are closed for the fireworks), and even on the neighbors' lawn, I had to sit shoulder to shoulder with fellow spectators.
The event opens with the National Anthem. With hand on heart, standing tall and proud, I belted out that beloved tune, so familiar, so profound, so emotional.
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air
[a lot of hooahs here]
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there...
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
[A this point the crowd roars with pride.]
Ours is a little town where you almost know everybody, or at least see them on a regular basis through town. So our fireworks show was short and sweet, but did not lack a big bang. With the finale bursting for a good fifteen seconds, the crowd cheered in amazement and awe.
On a closing note, Guam is where America's day begins.Which begs the question: Is Guam part of the United States of America?
On a closing note, Guam is where America's day begins.Which begs the question: Is Guam part of the United States of America?
Happy Independence Day everyone, Americans and guests alike.
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