5 Ways to Show You Love America
At Matheson Heating, Air & Plumbing, we love backyard barbecues, weekend getaways and fireworks on the Fourth of July as much as everyone else. This month, we’d like to focus on patriotism, which is just as important every other day of the year as it is on the Fourth of July.
As most of our customers already know, our founder, Ross Matheson, was a World War II fighter pilot in the Army Air Corps who returned home from Europe in 1946 to start our company. Lt. Matheson was a true patriot, who vigorously supported our country and defended it against enemies and detractors.
That’s what patriotism is all about. As Americans, we can show our love for our country in big and small ways. Here are some of the easier ways to show your patriotism:
- Vote. The United States is a representative democracy, which means, through voting, we choose the people who will represent us on the federal, state and local levels of government. Voting is one the most important things we can do as Americans. You can take it one step further by working the polls during an election.
- Fly the flag properly. For example, the flag should be allowed to fall freely, should never touch anything beneath it and should be illuminated if displayed at night.
- Support a veteran. We can and should do more than just say thanks to our vets. If you know a veteran, you can offer to mow his or her lawn, wash the car, pick up groceries, drop off a meal or find some other meaningful gesture of thanks. If you don’t personally know a veteran, you might be able to connect with one through a local veterans’ group, senior citizens’ center or nursing home.
- Serve on a jury. Our justice system is yet another extremely essential part of our democracy. If you are called for jury duty, it might feel like a major hassle. But serving on a jury can be incredibly rewarding and provide you with unique insights into how our justice system works.
- Visit and support our national parks. This country is filled with such breathtaking beauty, much of it preserved in our national parks. Visiting and supporting these incredible resources are fun, relaxing and exhilarating.
Our owner, Michael Matheson, is proud of his grandfather, Lt. Russ Matheson, and the role he played in keeping this country free and safe. He is also proud to continue building upon the company that his grandfather started so many years ago. It has always been this family’s mission to provide unmatched products and services to the people of Southeastern Michigan.
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