I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and celebratory 250th Birthday Celebration on July 4th. Like most of you, I had a lot going on that day, but I recorded everything that was going on in Washington DC and in New York from dawn until well after midnight. The plans that our President and his team executed that day were beyond amazing! The parade of international ships in New York harbor was spectacular. The tens of thousands of patriots who showed up to attend the entertainment and address by President Trump in Washington DC was impressive. Americans wanted more than anything to express their patriotism and love of country on July 4th. Furthermore, in spite of weather delays in the performance schedule, some people left but many tens of thousands remained until the end. That evening, our President and First Lady planned an event to recognize the heroes of our military in every branch of service. Many of these veterans were in wheelchairs or walkers, but the oldest veteran at 107 years of age, Lieutenant Arthur Rose, a World War II Navy veteran and D-Day survivor who had commanded 36 landing craft during the invasion of Normandy, made his way on stage using a cane and received thunderous applause and a standing ovation. I believe President Trump had a tear in his eye during this tribute. The conclusion of the evening, well after midnight, rewarded everyone to a fireworks display never been before and may never be seen again. When I closed my eyes that night and went to sleep, I thanked the Lord for allowing me to be alive at this time in history and to witness this momentous day. I will not be alive in 50 years when America celebrates it’s 300th Birthday and I pray that we continue to fight to retain the country we live in and love.

Our primary elections are right around the corner and I’m hoping that each one of you will call at least 10 of your closest friends and make sure they are voting. Primary elections matter!! This upcoming mid-term election will be the most consequential in our history as the party on the left has morphed into something so evil with communist/socialist ideals that Americans with “common sense” do NOT want, but if people don’t vote, the unthinkable will happen!

September 17th is Constitution Day. By Federal law, volunteers are permitted to go into our schools and give a presentation on this document. I would love if members of Ponderosa would step up and volunteer to go to a neighborhood school and make a presentation to students. The NFRW has a power-point presentation that anyone can use and you can give each student a copy of the Constitution. I challenge each one of you to join me in this effort!

Lastly, I would like to thank everyone who supported Ponderosa’s Happy Birthday America fundraiser on July 14th. Mary Evey led the charge with her team, planned and executed an evening to long be remembered!