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"What The
Flag Means To Me"
by Kyra Wells O'Connor 10 years old 5th Grade - Springdale Elementary School Stamford, CT Every
day when I walk to school I see the American flag. I think of
what it symbolizes and the brave troops that fight and give their lives
to keep us safe. I also think of the pledge and how it means that
we promise to be loyal to the flag. The flag means we are free
and have liberty.
When I see the American flag I think of the troops who fight to keep us safe and how very brave they are. As we speak, the troops in Iraq are giving their lives for us. They're helping us keep our freedom. As well as the troops who fought in all the other wars. Especially the Revolutionary War. If It wasn't for them we wouldn't have the American flag, and we would still have to take orders from Great Britain. The pledge is a big part of what the flag means to me. When we put our right hand over our heart it tells us that our hearts all beat as one under the stars and stripes of the United States flag. We are promising to be loyal and respect the flag. All the words of the pledge mean different things. Allegiance means loyalty. When we say "with liberty and justice for all" it means that our nation cannot be broken apart. The flag represents freedom and independence. It is a symbol of peace all across America. The American flag is a huge reminder everywhere that we are free and safe for all of eternity. I see the American flag almost every day. I think of what it symbolizes and how much it means to me. The troops that fight for us are really brave and deserve the most respect of all. I think of the pledge and how it means we promise to be loyal and respect our country. The flag shows freedom for all of America. I am proud to be an American! |
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© 2008, Jace Carlton