By Joan Hadac
Editor and Publisher
Southwest Chicago Post
To promote solidarity in the Clearing and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods, the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch is asking that everyone fly the American flag from the front of their homes on Saturday, March 28.
Inspired by last week’s social-distancing sing-along of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer,” GRNW leaders ask everyone to sing “God Bless America” on a block-by-block basis at 3:28 p.m. Saturday, March 28.
“The weather is a bit unpredictable,” Cacciottolo said. “So if it’s not raining, everyone could sing at the same time, even walk outside but keep a safe distance from each other, that would be great. If it’s raining, stay inside and sing at your front door or window.”
GRNW leaders also ask that everyone in the community recognize the sacrifices of frontline responders: police, firefighters, health care workers, grocery store and pharmacy employees, restaurant staffs, truckers and everyone involved in keeping the wheels of the community rolling.
“Honk your horn as you pass your local firehouse—smile, wave, give a thumbs-up,” Cacciottolo concluded. “Let them know that you appreciate their efforts.”
Lyrics:
God bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with the light from above
From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home
God bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with the light from above
From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home
From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home
God bless America, my home sweet home
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