There are so many reasons for one to love one's country, but as Americans, we're particularly attached to our homeland because of the values we share with the other residents of this country. We're thankful to have a land we can call home, and strangers we feel a kinship to because of the common love for our country.
You don't have to be a veteran, a member of the military, or even related to one, to appreciate the concepts of freedom and equality, and people can show their patriotism in many creative ways. This one little boy, for example, wants to teach anyone willing to pay just a fraction of a dollar a lesson in American history!
The American flag is an important symbol in American culture and history, and there's even a specific code dictating when and how it should be raised or lowered. Not many are familiar with the specifics of this code, but a select few, like this teen, know that showing it respect is the equivalent of showing your country respect.
One runner wasn't going to let a little rain dampen the American spirit, and proudly carried the flag for all to see while on one of his excursions.
Please SHARE if you think this runner shows the true spirit of patriotism!
