Taipei Air Station - 1966 - - - " What you have in the end are memories"......... Photo Courtesy of Richard Reesh.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Happy 4th of July 2008


Photograph courtesy of Matt Edwards, Steeleville, Illinois American Legion Post.

Happy Birthday America. 1776 - 2008 ~~ 232 years.
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No matter where you happen to be on the 4th of July 2008, you can always celebrate our nation's birthday.
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I heard an announcement on ICRT Radio in Taipei today. A professional baseball game is being played in the Tienmu Stadium on Saturday, 5 July. If you bring your US Passport, your admission cost is only 100 NT.
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Fireworks, the cookout and times of celebration with family and friends makes this day special each year.
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Many of us spent at least one 4th of July in Taiwan. I recall July 4th1966, I was hired and began working that day at the MAAG Officer's Club Annex as a Night Manager. The club had arranged a huge party that afternoon and evening with traditional holiday food. It was a fun day even while working, entertainment, food, games, watermelon, prizes... what a first day at work!
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That's what July 4th is all about, celebrating our country, being with family and friends.
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May we live to celebrate another birthday, July 4th 2009. My best to you and your family.
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Don't forget, next year on July 4th, we plan to be in Taipei. Please visit our site to review the travel plans. .
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