Sadly, I left town the day of the Detroit fireworks....tho, I did manage to make some of my own private ones while visiting!

Happy Fourth of July Detroiters!
I know I cherish my independence and freedom.  Many THANKS and enduring GRATITUDE to all of the men and women who have given us immeasurable strength and service to ensure that we remain THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE!

"God Bless America the land that I love"

in⋅de⋅pend⋅ence  /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

Pronunciation [in-di-pen-duhns]

INDEPENDENCE–noun

1. Also, independency. the state or quality of being independent.
2. freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
3. Archaic. a competency.


Origin:
1630–40; independ(ent) + -ence


Synonyms:
1. See freedom.


GOD BLESS AMERICA!

XOXO
Samantha Sommers