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Molly, what a great name to read on a July 7th, 2003!

Molly's story

“The enemy is almost upon us!” cried one of the soldiers. “Stand fast,” replied Molly. The cheers of the soldiers rang down the line. The battle was turning, and there in the ranks stood Molly Pitcher—a cannoneer. When the fighting was over, and the British were in retreat, the soldiers gathered about her to praise her courage, but she did not hear their words. She was bending over her husband, nursing his wounds. The next day the story of Molly Pitcher passed through the camp. General Nathanael Greene heard it and strode straight to Molly’s tent. “Come, my brave girl,” he said. “I want to take you to General Washington.” As they reached the tent of the great commander, he rose with his grave and stately manner, and with a courteous bow to the Irish girl, he extended his hand. “You have made a brave stand,” he said. “We will win our liberty, if we all stand fast like you.”

--From The Foundation for a Better Life.

[lysie]

How nice!! Thank you.

[Molly Pitcher]

Hello! And THANK YOU!

Yes, we owe so much to those brave men and women who defended our freedoms and secured our LIBERTY in those Revolutionary years!