Suburban fathers top off an extra tank of propane for the backyard barbecue.
Underage college students recruit local derelicts to pick up the beer for their orgiastic three-day keggers. Yes, fellow citizens, once again we are preparing to celebrate the birth of our beloved Nation. Sure, July 4 th commemorates our violent secession from King George III and his excessive taxation, but it s also a day to remember the brave souls who sacrificed so much to secure the Liberties we enjoy today. The following are just a few of these unsung heroes whom time has nearly forgotten. Silas Lark Lark, a butter churn maker by trade, was also a pioneer in military provisioning.