Toby Keith, The Boston Pops and the 4th of July

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It’s difficult for me to listen to this song, because it was used in the memorial service for several soldiers I have had the pleasure of knowing. Given that, even if you’ve heard this song many times you need to watch this clip from the CBS coverage of the 4th of July in Boston…it’s worth your valuable time.

I didn’t see this, because at the time I was experiencing the 4th in a way I don’t think anyone would ever plan, but in retrospect I wouldn’t give this experience back for anything. I had spent the day of the 4th visiting with my brother and his family in the DFW area, having things to do the next day I decided to drive by to the FT Hood area that evening. From my brothers house that is about a 2.5 hour drive down I-35. I left thee DFW area around 8:30 PM local which is just about the time the sun begins to set this time of year. It was the typical glorious pink, yellow, red and purple kind of sunset that Texas is blessed with and I always enjoy watching. Shortly after the sky became fully dark I would see something wonderful and totally unexpected on my part. While I expected to see some fireworks nothing would prepare me for the sight I was privileged to witness. For approximately 2 solid hours I witnessed a non-stop fireworks display from Hillsboro, TX all the way to my house accompanied by the best classic rock radio station in Texas. When I topped a hill just outside of Waco I could see into the distance 20-30 miles and the sky everywhere was full of celebration. From kids shooting stuff they bought at the roadside fireworks stand to a massive organized display in Temple, the display of colors and light was continuous and the only thing I could have done to make it better would have been to have been driving my Mustang instead of my Escape…even so it was something I will never forget, some truly American. Wish you could have seen it too.

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