It was great to see Dems from across Adams County at tonight’s annual JFK Dinner.
For the uninitiated, the JFK is our big annual hoo-ha, and you know, its fun to get all dressed up once a year and have a nice meal with so many old friends.
Our Keynote Speaker this year was Congressman Jason Crow.
Congressman Crow is a natural, and his military career following a stint in construction has a little something in it for everyone. A hero from January 6 and the insurrection attempt, he weaves together a tale of his comrades from his unit and his efforts to block the door and keep a mob out of the House chamber. It’s compelling and gripping.
Congressman Crow spoke about a New American Patriotism. Instead of me trying to summarize it, here’s a podcast where he elaborates on it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76nDtAhShc8.
He talks about the on-going need, always, for citizenry to be involved and engaged. Our great nation isn’t inevitable, there is no savior institution. It’s people standing up and earning it and making sacrifices. He cites numerous historical milestones like suffragettes and the Civil War.
I’m on board Congressman Crow!
Here’s to a New American Patriotism!
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