Happy 4th of July

2016BBP · Jul 4, 2016

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and were tortured beforethey died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.

Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.

Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes,
and their sacred honor.

What kind of men were they?

Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists.

Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers
and large plantation owners; men of means,
well educated, but they signed the Declaration
of Independence knowing full well that the penalty
would be death if they were captured.

CarterBraxtonof Virginia, a wealthy planter and
trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the
British Navy. He sold his home and properties to
pay his debts, and died in rags.

Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British
that he was forced to move his family almost constantly.

He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was
kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and
poverty was his reward.

Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall,
Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.

At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that
the British General Cornwallishad taken over the Nelson
home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General
GeorgeWashingtonto open fire. The home was destroyed,
and Nelson died bankrupt.

Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed.
The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.

John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying.
Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill
were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and
caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished.

So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and
silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.

Remember: freedom is never free!

It's time we get the word out that patriotism is NOT
a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and
baseball games.

CusterFan · Jul 4, 2016

2016BBP[OP] initial post: ↑

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
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No.

koda925 · Jul 4, 2016

Wow. Really appreciate this write up. Thanks for helping us all remember. To those who died for our freedom... Cheers.

jsinnard · Jul 4, 2016

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Lawfarin · Jul 4, 2016

Scooter62 said: ↑

No.
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Lmfao. Well atleast your honest haha

DayDay60249 · Jul 4, 2016

Awesome info. Thanks and have a happy 4th!

boynoyce · Jul 4, 2016

I read this many years ago and always wanted to re-read it. Really makes you appreciate what was sacrificed so we could enjoy a truly remarkable achievement in human history- Thanks for posting this. Happy 4th!

hatted huey · Jul 4, 2016

Happy fourth of July and like the radio said drinking and fireworks don't mix so drink first then fireworks!!! Right?

Everyone be safe and have fun

BrettsMac08 · Jul 4, 2016

Yeah America! It is so incredible to see how this great country started and the sacrifices that were involved, and continue to be involved today. To all of you on here serving your country, thank you for your service. Just attended a going away party for a good lifelong friend of mine in the Marines heading out for two years.

Friend of a friends post last night

George1441 · Jul 4, 2016

2016BBP[OP] initial post: ↑

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and were tortured beforethey died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.

Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.

Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes,
and their sacred honor.

What kind of men were they?

Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists.

Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers
and large plantation owners; men of means,
well educated, but they signed the Declaration
of Independence knowing full well that the penalty
would be death if they were captured.

CarterBraxtonof Virginia, a wealthy planter and
trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the
British Navy. He sold his home and properties to
pay his debts, and died in rags.

Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British
that he was forced to move his family almost constantly.

He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was
kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and
poverty was his reward.

Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall,
Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.

At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that
the British General Cornwallishad taken over the Nelson
home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General
GeorgeWashingtonto open fire. The home was destroyed,
and Nelson died bankrupt.

Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed.
The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.

John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying.
Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill
were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and
caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished.

So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and
silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.

Remember: freedom is never free!

It's time we get the word out that patriotism is NOT
a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and
baseball games.
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Let's ask our president and his wife. I hear they're really up on American History.

CusterFan · Jul 4, 2016

Keep your powder dry out there!!! And if you drink let somebody else drive!!

jsinnard · Jul 4, 2016

'Merica!

Fuck yeah......

Mallrat60 · Jul 4, 2016

Thank you troops and Vets!!! God Bless America!!! Semper Fi

2016BBP · Jul 4, 2016

George1441 said: ↑

Let's ask our president and his wife. I hear they're really up on American History.
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boynoyce · Jun 29, 2017

2016BBP[OP] initial post: ↑

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and were tortured beforethey died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.

Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.

Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes,
and their sacred honor.

What kind of men were they?

Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists.

Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers
and large plantation owners; men of means,
well educated, but they signed the Declaration
of Independence knowing full well that the penalty
would be death if they were captured.

CarterBraxtonof Virginia, a wealthy planter and
trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the
British Navy. He sold his home and properties to
pay his debts, and died in rags.

Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British
that he was forced to move his family almost constantly.

He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was
kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and
poverty was his reward.

Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall,
Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.

At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that
the British General Cornwallishad taken over the Nelson
home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General
GeorgeWashingtonto open fire. The home was destroyed,
and Nelson died bankrupt.

Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed.
The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.

John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying.
Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill
were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and
caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished.

So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and
silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.

Remember: freedom is never free!

It's time we get the word out that patriotism is NOT
a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and
baseball games.
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Early bump...

OffsetPlayer2 · Jun 29, 2017

Be safe everyone! Give the keys to someone else and stay your ass off the road if you're drinking Call an Uber if needed.

wingfiry · Jun 29, 2017

Wonderful write-up. Well done! Wishing everyone out there a Happy Independence Day!

cwolgy88 · Jun 29, 2017

Great post!

Everyone have a great and safe time!

boynoyce · Jul 4, 2017

https://youtu.be/ETroXvRFoKY

The words do matter.

Happy 4th, let's all be thankful for the people who came before us who have given us so much.

Rackness · Jul 4, 2017

2016BBP[OP] initial post: ↑

It's time we get the word out that patriotism is NOT
a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and
baseball games.
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And let us not forget the separation of Church and State

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