Veteran's Essay

Author's Note: This was my essay response to the prompt "Does Patriotism still matter?".

In America, we pride ourselves on our loyalty and love for our country. If we do not have any Patriotism, the United States of America isn’t the great country that all of our ancestors and soldiers have built it to be. We are raised to have Patriotism flow through our veins and it is as natural as the wind and sea. This country is fueled by Patriots and I believe that we will always have an endless supply of it as long as our country stays afloat.

Every day, every second of our day people dedicated to our beautiful country put their lives, everything that they have ever worked for on the line, just to maintain our freedom and try to get fellow countries the same. When you think about it, it is absolutely mind blowing that they would do that. That right there is real Patriotism that exists among us, and it really does matter.

Seeing those great Americans fills everyone around them with a sense of Patriotism too. When my great grandfather told stories to my family about serving in the war everyone was proud to be related to such a character, and then to think that there were thousands of other people like him serving our country was a wonderful feeling. Patriotism.

This country needs true Patriots to keep it special. We can find them in everyday people that just have an ever-burning love for red, white, and blue. We should cherish these people and make sure they know that what they are doing is helping this country and the pride of it. If we can all be true Patriots the U.S.A. will be stronger than ever and nothing, absolutely nothing, will break through our wall of love for the home of the brave.