A Young American From Somers
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- July
- 6
And now for something nice…
Erin Liffiton, a third-grader at Somers Intermediate School won the Independence Day Eassy Contest sponsored by the Somers Women’s Club. She read the essay aloud at a town ceremony on June 30.
Town Justice Michael J. McDermott informs me that he wants Erin to read the essay again to open his court session, Monday at 5:30 p.m.
McDermott sent me Erin’s essay, and here it is…
WHY I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN
“I am proud to be an American. First, I am proud that our country gives to those in need. Next, I am proud that we try to keep our land clean and healthy. After that, I love the way we don’t mind what color our skin is or what religion we are, to be friends. I like that our county never gives up, so our country is free. I also know that we all act as one big family. Then I like the way we all work together. All the children in America, including me, respect our elders and others. I also like that we try to use our words, but if we have to, we will fight for the rights we deserve. We use our resources wisely as well. Last of all, I am proud to stand up for my friends. I love my people, and land, so should you!”
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Phil Reisman is a veteran journalist and native of Westchester County. He began his career in 1977 as the head copy boy of a startup New York City newspaper that quickly went belly up. Reisman was not to blame for the newspaper's failure, or so he claims.
Kids are pretty darn awesome, aren’t they? My students, like this child, make me proud every day. Wish I could say the same about most adults…