1st Lt Ben Garland, right, is officially sworn in as a member of the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard by Brig Gen Trulan A. Eyre, 140th wing commander, at the Denver Broncos training facility. (US Presswire photo by Ron Chenoy)
Happy Independence Day to you and yours.
Here’s to America, the men and women serving in our military, our school teachers and firefighters across the country.
Take pride in your country — especially with summer Olympics quickly approaching — and America’s Game, football. Imagine if football was an Olympic sport, oh how proud we would be of members of our beloved Denver Broncos dominating the world.
Enjoy your family picnics, fireworks and family reunions. Now go into the world and make your loved ones as proud of you as we are of Ben Garland.
All of us at BroncoTalk give a Mile High Salute to the American flag, the U.S. Military and the American people. Go USA! Go Broncos!
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