How did you spend Loyalty Day?

Loyalty Day, 2001 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Two hundred and twenty-five years ago, America's founders faced a decisive crossroads. Thomas Jefferson later remembered "the bold and doubtful election we were to make for our country, between submission or the sword." They chose the sword, and a Nation was born.

Today, we celebrate our loyalty to this country and to the principles for which America stands. Americans demonstrate their dedication by protecting our Nation and its people, promoting our commonly held ideals, and passing these values on to future generations.

Many Americans display their loyalty through careers in public service. Members of our Armed Forces ensure that our Nation remains strong and secure, as well as defend democracy around the world. Domestically, law enforcement officers and the professionals working in our judicial system maintain the peace and uphold the rule of law on which our society depends. Countless other Americans also work to protect us from dangers that threaten our safety and resources.

Today, as I turned my calendar, I discovered that it was May Day and Loyalty Day. I am pretty sick of the glorification of holidays of other nations (Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick's Day, etc.) and decided to do some investigating. I discovered that May Day is a very old Pagen holiday that celebrates the change in seasons. More recently, it is a celebration of the wins achieved by socialist and communist workers of Europe. That doesn't fit for me.

When I looked into "Loyalty Day", I was shocked to discover that it was a national holiday created by our beloved President George W. Bush to allow for a show of appreciation for those that serve our country through their loyalty to it. Now this was a holiday that I could call my own.

What a great holiday. Why isn't this publicized? Mr. Bush would be doing himself a great service to put this up in big lights for all to embrace.

What you can do for me is spread the word. Let's make this one of those great civic holidays that our nation can gather around. Ask everyone you see, "How did you celebrate Loyalty Day?"

You can read all about it on the White House website.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/04/20010426-4.html

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