On Sunday, the College hosted its 20th annual Honor America Celebration. The weather was beautiful, 10 degrees cooler than the prior day without a cloud in the sky. Of course, many came out of the woodwork to enjoy the weather and attend this patriotic event. Among those in the crowd was a group of around 60 veterans from the Branson area veterans chapters. They took part in a special tribute to veterans and the military, which 
I feel was the highlight of the evening.
I feel was the highlight of the evening. KOLR 10, the local CBS affiliate, covered the event and asked to interview me. The reporter asked me "With most Fourth of July events being canceled due to the economy, C of O is going full-speed ahead with its, pulling out all the stops. Why is that?"
"Forget fireworks; forget barbecue," I said. "The important thing to do is remember those who sacrificed so much to allow us the freedom we have today. That is what Independence Day is really about."
Not to grandstand, but I do believe that sometimes we (society) get overenchanted with the festivities associated with a holiday, and forget the reason why we are celebrating. Christmas is another good case in point.
If you were to sit down with someone like Buster Simmons, who served as a medic in WWII and landed in Normandy on D-Day, you may begin to appreciate the soldiers who risked it all and understand the holiday a little better.
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