The 4th

[gpdjohn]

here's wishing all my fellow countryman a happy and safe holiday.

God bless you Chesty, where ever you are.

[BEENTHEREDONETHAT]

here's wishing all my fellow countryman a happy and safe holiday.

God bless you Chesty, where ever you are.

Same to you John!!

Went to Villa Mart and bought some Oscar Meyer hot dogs to celebrate the occasion.

Have a good one.

[amexpat]

The owner of a local pub told me the Brits consider it thanksgiving.

Never heard that one before.

[Shotime]

Happy Birthday to all you Americans. 233 years old

[mnbcm]

Happy Independence Day!

If anyone needs any beef for grilling, check out this forum.

[Ulysses G.]

here's wishing all my fellow countryman a happy and safe holiday.

God bless you Chesty, where ever you are.

Chesty and Lewis Puller, American heroes.

[alant]

all the best to you all, have a great day

[sk1max]

When I moved to the US back in the 80's an American friend asked 'Do you celebrate the 4th of July in England?

[gpdjohn]

When I moved to the US back in the 80's an American friend asked 'Do you celebrate the 4th of July in England?

Sorry, but I can't help but laugh at that one.

[Ulysses G.]

A lot of Brits probably do.

[iainiain101]

We were allways taught it was the American Revolution day at school in the UK.

Who is Chesty?? Pamela Anderson?

[Ulysses G.]

Chesty Puller started out as an enlisted man in the U.S Marine Corps and performed many heroic acts. He was promoted to an officer, but never forgot what it was like to be a little guy and was known for taking the side of the lower ranks when they were in the right. Chesty is loved by most Marines.

His son Lewis had his legs blown off in Vietnam where he was also an officer. He wrote a Pulitzer Prize winning book about his experience and trying to fill the boots of a living legend. He eventually commited suicide as he just could not take life with such a major injury.

Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller (June 26, 1898 – October 11, 1971) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Puller is the most decorated U.S. Marine in history, and the only Marine to receive five Navy Crosses, the United States Navy's second highest decoration after the Medal of Honor. During his career, he fought guerrillas in Haiti and Nicaragua, and participated in some of the bloodiest battles of World War II and the Korean War. Puller retired from the Marine Corps in 1955, spending the rest of his life in Virginia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesty_Puller

Edited July 4, 2009 by Ulysses G.