INDEPENDENCE: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
At this time of the year, we most often take time to reflect upon the incredible bravery and courage of our Founding Fathers, and all of the fighting Patriots, both Minute Men and the Militia Men, that were willing to give up everything of a personal nature, including leaving their families, in the very noble effort of preparing for those same family members a future like no one had ever known up until that time. The brilliance of the Founders in the crafting of the Constitution, and their commitment to a Free and Independent Nation, has withstood the test of time, and since September 11, 2001, the worst attack on American soil.
There were several wonderful performances at the 2010 Independence Invitational, but none as great as the performance our ancestors gave to Free this country from Tyranny nearly 235 years ago. In an effort to keep in perspective the precious value of Freedom and Liberty we wanted to use a picture of the Declaration of Independence as the lead photo this time. Scroll down to see some of the record setting performances from the 2010 Independence Invitational, but remember that one of the most impressive American Records is one that has been ongoing for nearly 235 years. By GOD’s grace, may it continue for 235 years more. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
To get a better perspective on some of the outstanding performances at the 2010 Independence Invitational, just scroll down below, and then click on the Thumbnail to see the entire photographic performance. To view the current records for the Independence Invitational, click on “Records” from the navigation bar for the Liberty Tour, and then click on Independence Invitational. For all of the Results from the 2010 Independence Invitational, just click “Results” from the navigation bar for the Liberty Tour.
- Feeling a resurgence in Youthful Energy, Jack O”Brien sets a new Independence Invitational record in the Master’s Men (55-59) 100m Dash.
- Decathlete Sam Smith from the Delmar Whippets, taks a break from contesting 10 events in 2 days, and decides to set the Open Men’s Javelin record with a throw of 45.09m.
- Having Fun is Key at any Liberty Tour event, and the Lady Whippets show their Spirit and their Festive Sun Block to highlight the celebration of Independence Day!
- Jumping to a new Independence Inviational height at 14′ 6″, Alfonso Scannapieco nearly vaults out of the picture.
- On the 1st Day of the Decathlon, Raffael Craig sets a new Open Men’s Long Jump record for the meet with an impressive 6.76m.
- Along with his teammate Mitch Flanger, Jack Vite also set a new 800m record in the Youth Boy’s division, also on his way to represent the Country Mills Eagles at teh National Junior Olympics in Sacramento, CA, with a time of 2:25.38