And now… a “previously aired program”. This post was originally published on July 4, 2011.
O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed, at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, o’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
o’er the land of the free,
And the home of the brave?
these days of mine 
Happy 4th to you and family! Thanks for another great post.
If you’re not recognized for this blog, someone’s missing the boat!!! That was fantastic…you’re showing everyone including me what a wonderful imagination you have.
Love it!
I saw the title of this on by blackberry and couldn’t wait to see it with your photos. Love it! Is that last photo your dad? It’s very moving.
That’s my father-in-law, Adrienne, He’s 89 years old!
Absolutely fantastic. What a great 4th of July message. Thank you!
Bravo! Excellent idea/post.
Happy Birthday America!
Thanks Dianna – Happy Fourth everyone!
~d
oh, the last image made me well up with tears. God bless you…
Oh Dianna…this post is perfect…absolutely perfect. I’m with texwisgirl…I also got teary eyed at the last photo. Have a great 4th.
Perfect!
LOVE THIS! God Bless!
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What gifts you have………………..jj
Definitely one of your best!! Happy 4th to all of you.
Oh, Dianna! That was just beautiful! Thank you for sharing that with all of us!
Right at the top … easily! Great progression, and I couldn’t think of a more fitting image for “Home of the Brave” !! Happy 4th !!
Perfect Post!!!
Simply … wonderful.
Cheers to you!! MJ
WONDERFUL!
This is by far one of your greatest post and there have been so many. God bless America and Happy 4th to everyone.
Love it!
Nice post…and by the way, happy 4th of July…greetings: GZ
Well done! I’ve always loved to listen to the Star Spangled Banner, and enjoyed it even more when I learned the history behind it. I wish we had an anthem like that here in Canada!
Great post!!! :0)
Great post, Dianna–what a creative idea!
Love this post. You are such a cool storyteller with photos. Keep it up, girlfriend!
How beautiful! A perfect post, Dianna. Hope you had a wonderful day.
Wonderful pic of Motor Man, Sr.
Thanks…this was so wonderful, it deserved a re-run!! Just as heart-warming this year as last.
And your FIL is now 90. Many happy returns. Yes, I will “like” it again. Happy 4th to all of you.
Perfect re-run! It would be hard to top it anyway! Wonderful photos! (And besides, I wasn’t following last year!)
Great post! Great re-post! Couldn’t be more perfect! Enjoy your fourth!!
Such a perfect post…Happy 4th to you and your family!
p.s. I am LOVING the book from your giveaway! I hope to finish it this weekend.
This makes my heart soar on this day of days for those of us who are patriotic souls through and through! Well done….and love the inclusion of Marshall and your father-in-law in such a special way.
Happy 4th to everyone!!
Pam (and Sam)
Well worth posting again! I love it!
So glad you did a re-run. Loved it. Happy 4th.
Wonderful post this morning Dianna! The pictures are all about the 4th and family. Lovely. I wondered where you were this morning in my email. I just clicked over! Have a wonderful holiday!!!
Wonderful tribute!
and just like my comment last year, i’ll say it again – the last image gave me chills.
perfect!! what a beautiful entry!!
Very moving ~ “lest we forget”
Happy 4th to everybody! And there’s nothing wrong with a previously aired program … when it’s this awesome !!
Beautiful! God bless America — and all who served and have served to keep her beautiful and FREE!
Great post, Dianna! Happy Fourth!
Happy 4th and wonderful post:)
Spectacular! What a fitting tribute to Independence Day, Dianna.
I loved it last year — and I still love it!
I love re-runs. Beautiful. I am always a day late and a dollar short. Hope you had a great 4th of July
Thanks for re-posting, I don’t recall seeing this last year. Beautiful! ~ Sheila