Why Heroes Are Important To America

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As an American, I enjoy the National Parks and landmarks because you can clear your mind and relax. America has a lot of different beautiful lakes, oceans, deserts, plains,valleys to offer. You can explore and be free in America. America also has a lot of cool history behind it. Veterans fought for America, mostly for its beautiful land, or for religious freedom. In some countries, you had to follow a specific church but here in America, you can be whatever denomination you want. If it weren't for the Veterans, we wouldn’t have the freedom like we do now. We also wouldn’t be able to do the things we enjoy like football, soccer, baseball, etc. I give the Veterans credit for being able to leave their family and friends, because I would not

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