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American Soldier

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One day Joe was sitting on a porch swing, enjoying the summer day and the time went. He then looked over at a calendar and saw the date: July 4, 2010

I'm just trying to be a father,
Raise a daughter and a son,
Be a lover to their mother,
Everything to everyone.


Xejo then walks out and Joe looks at him. Both of them smiled back at each other and then Joe got up. He ran over to the side of the house and pick up a familiar iconic flag. They then walk out on the street, carrying the large flag.

Up and at 'em bright and early,
I'm all business in my suit,
Yeah, I'm dressed up for success from my head down to my boots,


As they start walking down the street, they see some of their friends on a porch also, Monica, Mix, and Storm, who decide to get up and join in the march.

I don't do it for the money, there's bills that I can't pay,
I don't do it for the glory, I just do it anyway,
Providing for our futures, my responsibility,
Yeah I'm real good under pressure, being all that I can be


While they walk down the street, they pass David, Moe, Erica, Chibi, and Xibchi, who see's the others and come to join the others.

And I can't call in sick on Mondays when the weekend's been too strong,
I just work straight through the holidays,
And sometimes all night long.
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door,


Over near an electronic store, Montana, Taiga, Ranger, and Steve saw the increasing group and immediately join in the others. Over at a local restaurant, Napalm, Kitsune, Alan, and Mio see the group, curious but still join in the march.

Hey, I'm solid, hey I'm steady, hey I'm true down to the core,
And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price,
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice,


Papa-T and Kira were hanging out in a local park. They hear the march of the group and look over to see. They see the large group walking down the street and follow in the march.

Oh, and I don't want to die for you,
But if dying's asked of me,
I'll bear that cross with an honor,
'Cause freedom don't come free.


The group marches down the street, with some of the groups friend's cheering on and entering the group, climbing up a hill overlooking the city with a large pole on laying near it

American Soldier,
I'm an American Soldier.


(Cut to iconic scene's such as the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima, signing of the Declaration of Independence, Mount Rushmore, The Statue of Liberty, and the Bald Eagle)

I'm an American Soldier, an American,
Beside my Brothers and my Sisters I will proudly take a stand.
When liberty's in jeopardy I'll always do what's right.
I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight.


Joe and Xejo unfold the American flag; tying it to a rope on the pole.  They then raise the pole up on the hill, revealing the American flag for the city to see.

American Soldier,
I'm an American,
American,
American Soldier.


Everyone then cheers, salutes, and/or clap. For today is a day that they all celebrate the founding of a nation they are proud to support. A nation that has done a lot.



A nation….known as America


Happy Fourth of July, to all my friends and family.
Happy 4th of July. This is to my friends, even the ones I couldn't fit in.

Song is Toby Keith's American Soldier

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Papa-T-41's avatar
Deep, heartfelt, and perfect for a day like this; I love it! :)

Happy Independence Day!