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    Patriot's Day!



    “Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”
    -John Parker
    Captain of Militia

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    By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
    Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,
    Here once the embattled farmers stood
    And fired the shot heard round the world.

    The foe long since in silence slept;
    Alike the conqueror silent sleeps;
    And Time the ruined bridge has swept
    Down the dark stream which seaward creeps.

    On this green bank, by this soft stream,
    We set today a votive stone;
    That memory may their deed redeem,
    When, like our sires, our sons are gone.

    Spirit, that made those heroes dare
    To die, and leave their children free,
    Bid Time and Nature gently spare
    The shaft we raise to them and thee


    Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord Hymn
    Grab your gun and bring in the cat.

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    When I lived in Arlington, MA I would walk down the street and visit this monument frequently.



    On April 19, 1775, British forces were returning to Boston from the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the opening engagements of the war. On their march they were continually shot at by American militiamen.

    Whittemore was in his fields when he spotted an approaching British relief brigade under Earl Percy, sent to assist the retreat. Whittemore loaded his musket and ambushed the British Grenadiers of the 47th Regiment of Foot from behind a nearby stone wall, killing one soldier. He then drew his dueling pistols, killed a second grenadier and mortally wounded a third. By the time Whittemore had fired his third shot, a British detachment had reached his position; Whittemore drew his sword and attacked. He was subsequently shot in the face, bayoneted numerous times, and left for dead in a pool of blood. He was found by colonial forces, trying to load his musket to resume the fight. He was taken to Dr. Cotton Tufts of Medford, who perceived no hope for his survival. However, Whittemore recovered and lived another 18 years until dying of natural causes at the age of 96.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnO View Post
    However, Whittemore recovered and lived another 18 years until dying of natural causes at the age of 96.

    I see what you did there. He lived another 18 years after age 80 and died at 96. Just checking to see if we're paying attention...


    ...btw, nobody said there'd be math.

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    Eleven years ago, I was one of about 2000 people gathered at the Second Amendment March in Washington, D.C. My photos of that day aren't available right now, so I'll post a picture I took in Concord, MA of "The Minute Man" statue.

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