EDITOR’S NOTE: The following essay, written many years ago by Meeker resident Esme Sprod (b. 1921-d. 1996), was submitted to this office for publication. Her words are a compelling and poignant reminder of our shared American values and ideals including veneration of the Constitution, government facilities, national parks, public education, libraries, and more.
At what other time in history could our love for America be more fervently expressed than at the present? While tragic fears…