Honoring America: What does the USA’s 250th anniversary mean to you?
David Pace
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – With hundreds of thousands of guests preparing for the biggest Melaleuca Freedom Celebration and Liberty on Parade in history, Idahoans across the state are reflecting on the magnitude of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States.
“I’m really looking forward to all the fireworks and see all the different colors of them in the sky,” said Mazen and Wilder Cooper.
When asked her favorite part about America, Aliya Hawker didn’t hesitate.
“Not the gas prices,” she said.
Fybercom employee Alexa Bermudez loves the wildlife and natural beauty found in America’s vast landscapes.
“The national parks are my favorite because I love nature, and I love hiking,” Bermudez said. “I love all the animals and them being able to be in their natural habitat.”
Others appreciate America’s civil liberties.
“The right to vote. I’m very grateful that I have the ability to make that choice of who – whether or not that person gets elected,” said Abby Pexton, a fireworks crew volunteer.
Her friend, fellow fireworks crew member Laura Coles, added, “I love that we have freedom of speech, right to bear arms, freedom to just say your mind and speak your mind and and talk to people. And, a lot of countries, I know they don’t necessarily have that.”
In America, each individual can choose his or her own path with self-determination.
“I can be whatever I like as long as I put the work in,” said Carson Campbell, who grew up in Bonneville County. “Most countries don’t allow that or try to limit you to what you can do.”
Kids reveled in the joys of life in the U.S.A.
“We can be free and play outside,” said Logan Goodman.
“We can go to national parks like Yellowstone,” chimed in his brother Ryan.
“I love that in the United States that we get to run trains,” Max Goodman added.
“Go America!”
