Homer Hickam is a wonderful author, whose subject is the American culture and spirit. If you have read Rocket Boys, you know his story. If you have ever seen the movie October Skies, you've seen the Hollywood version.
Homer's story is an inspiration, and continues to this day.
Today, he shared his remarks upon receiving the Audie Murphy Patriotism Award, in which he repeats his core message: We Are Not Afraid.
He goes on to share what he learned from his hometown of Coalwood, West Virginia, who taught him to not be afraid.
We are proud of who we are.
We stand up for what we believe.
We keep our family together.
We trust in God but rely on ourselves.
His remarks may be found here, and come highly recommended. He closes with the story of Reverend Richard, a local clergyman. Only a heart of stone could be unmoved by his words.
Have a blessed Fourth of July, wherever you are. It is such a blessing to belong to this wonderful country, and to be a Southerner to boot.
Rocket Boys
October Sky
No comments:
Post a Comment