Sep. 21:Death of Nathan Hale, Captain in the American Army

During the war for American Independence, the Battle of Long Island was the first battle after the Declaration of Independence, first battle of the army of America, the largest battle in the whole war, and was won only in that we successfully fled. This is the world in which Nathan Hale gave his one life for our country.

After the evacuation of Long Island, George Washington expressed a desire to Colonel Knowlton that he wished to learn about the British situation, strength, and future movements. This was communicated to a Captain Nathan Hale of Connecticut. Being animated by a sense of duty and considering this an opportunity to serve his country, he at once offered himself as a volunteer for this service. He successfully passed in disguise to Long Island but was apprehended during his return. Once the proof of his object was shown clearly, he openly and frankly expressed his purpose and views. Sir William Howe at once gave the order to have him executed the next morn.

The next morning he asked for a clergyman; he was denied. He asked for a Bible; he was denied. He asked that two letters he had written be delivered to his mother and sister; he was denied and his letters destroyed. "Unknown to all around him, without a single friend to offer him the least consolation, thus fell as amiable and worthy a young man as America could boast, with this as his dying observation, that 'he only lamented that he had but one life to lose for his country.'"

My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

You only get just one time around
You only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
To love....

-33miles, One Life to Love