"Tell them, tell them when you get home that I gave all of my tomorrows so they could have today!" Those are the words on a tombstone, far across the Pacific, of someone who gave up his life for our future in the battle of Iwo Jima. Were those words uttered so that those of us who are left could just enjoy our lives without "getting involved", or were they written to remind us that the work of freedom and liberty is never done?
             Were those words written to suggest to us that it is not our job nor our responsibility to keep alive what they fought and died for, or were they written to remind us that we were given the opportunity of life so that we would continue to defend, and keep alive the memory of what they gave their last breath for?
             I am an American, and I am damn proud of my country! We live in the greatest country in the world, and we know it. That is why so many people move to the U.S.; to fulfill their dreams. Think about it. Do you want to move to China or Russia to live out your life-long dream? No. You live in America, where your dreams can come true. But, not enough Americans are willing to do their part to protect our freedoms. In my opinion, every American should be willing to help defend our country at any cost.
             Now, I don't mean that everyone should go out and join the armed forces, because I know it's not for everyone. It's not for me. What I am suggesting is that you do your part to defend our land and make sure each of us maintains our freedom.
             There are plenty of things you can do to help defend our country. Show pride and be patriotic. I don't mean you should go out and wave a flag, that's not patriotism. Anybody can wave a flag. True patriotism is proving that you care for and love this country. You can do that in a million different ways, and it all depends on the individual. You can donate to certain charities, like the United Way and the Red Cross. Th...