My thoughts and prayers today are with all our military, who put their lives on the line for our freedom and security every day. And I especially want to mention my friend Larry, who is returning to Afghanistan with the Army National Guard shortly.
Stay safe, my friend.
And on this day, I always enjoy watching the Boston Pops and their Fourth of July special, and their great finale of the 1812 Overture. Here is the final five minutes or so from the Esplanade on the Charles from 2009: