Independance Day

McLarenross · 07/03/2009, 04:14 PM

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.

Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.

Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.

What kind of men were they?

Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants,

nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated,

but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.

Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.

Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.

Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.

At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed,
and Nelson died bankrupt.

Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.

John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished.

So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and

silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.

Remember: freedom is never free!

It's time we get the word out that patriotism is NOT a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and baseball games.

Gvieweclipse · 07/03/2009, 05:34 PM

God bless them.

01'3gGT · 07/03/2009, 06:04 PM

Great Post bud.

Hijinx · 07/03/2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLarenross

Remember: freedom is never free!

tomsoutdoor · 07/03/2009, 09:29 PM

Great read, thanks, God Bless all of you who serve our country!!
talk about fighting for your country. jeeze.

ZERK · 07/03/2009, 09:47 PM

Nothing is free. I don't think freedom is an exception.

Gangsta_Man · 07/04/2009, 12:21 AM

I read this article in US History class. Great read

kabob · 07/05/2009, 06:42 AM

Good grief, even something as important as the events surrounding the founding of our country isn't free of e-mail/Interwebs spam

All the above is only partially correct.

snopes.com: Signers of Declaration of Independence

ZERK · 07/05/2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kabob

Good grief, even something as important as the events surrounding the founding of our country isn't free of e-mail/Interwebs spam

All the above is only partially correct.

snopes.com: Signers of Declaration of Independence

Tearstone · 07/05/2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kabob

Good grief, even something as important as the events surrounding the founding of our country isn't free of e-mail/Interwebs spam

All the above is only partially correct.

snopes.com: Signers of Declaration of Independence

He had good intent.

kabob · 07/05/2009, 07:50 PM

I don't feel that being manipulated by lies and half-truths justified with "patriotism" makes said manipulation right or even palatable. Too similar to how the previous administration in our government handled things.

Tearstone · 07/05/2009, 08:34 PM

You know what's sad. Our pastor read this same email at church this morning.

ZERK · 07/05/2009, 08:43 PM

I can't stand when pastors try to get political. Completely turns me off of churches.

Tearstone · 07/05/2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZERK

I can't stand when pastors try to get political. Completely turns me off of churches.

You don't go to church to put your investment in the pastor, you go to church for fellowship with others and to put your investment in god.

07/03/2009, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
McLarenross Ya feel ME??? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Shepherd, Texas, USA!!!! (North of Houston a bit) Vehicle: 04 Cummins 4x4, 01 Spyder Posts: 3,933	Independance Day Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid. Remember: freedom is never free! It's time we get the word out that patriotism is NOT a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and baseball games.

07/03/2009, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gvieweclipse My Opinion Matters! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Vehicle: 00 Eclipse GT Posts: 569	God bless them.

07/03/2009, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
01'3gGT tour 2 in Iraq Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft. Sill, OK Vehicle: 01' GT sporty Posts: 601	Great Post bud.

07/03/2009, 09:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
tomsoutdoor what recall!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: s,illinois or timbucktoo Vehicle: 03 spyder gts Posts: 624	Great read, thanks, God Bless all of you who serve our country!! talk about fighting for your country. jeeze.

07/03/2009, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZERK I can haz footballz? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jaxlandohassee Vehicle: 2001 RS Posts: 6,690	Nothing is free. I don't think freedom is an exception.

07/04/2009, 12:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gangsta_Man Names are deceitful Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheney WA Vehicle: 2001 GT Posts: 1,409	I read this article in US History class. Great read

07/05/2009, 06:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
kabob Camel Jockey Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Dallas Vehicle: 2005 Lotus Elise Posts: 30,497	Good grief, even something as important as the events surrounding the founding of our country isn't free of e-mail/Interwebs spam All the above is only partially correct. snopes.com: Signers of Declaration of Independence

07/05/2009, 07:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
kabob Camel Jockey Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Dallas Vehicle: 2005 Lotus Elise Posts: 30,497	I don't feel that being manipulated by lies and half-truths justified with "patriotism" makes said manipulation right or even palatable. Too similar to how the previous administration in our government handled things.

07/05/2009, 08:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tearstone Tango Sucka! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Vehicle: 02 EclipseGT 91 MR2 Turbo Posts: 16,259	You know what's sad. Our pastor read this same email at church this morning.

07/05/2009, 08:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZERK I can haz footballz? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jaxlandohassee Vehicle: 2001 RS Posts: 6,690	I can't stand when pastors try to get political. Completely turns me off of churches.