As a small child I had learned a great deal about my country and our people. The Baltic countries are geographically situated like a gateway to the East, an inviting location for war operations. Their resources culturally, historically, agriculturally and geographically were inviting to aggressors.Throughout the centuries they were invaded by harsh conquering forces, who stole and destroyed natural treasures and killed our people. My grandfather was one of the young men who fought for the freedom of Latvia in WW l. Latvia became independent on November 11th, 1918. In WW ll my late brother gave his life for our country. Our gratitude to all the valiant men for their sacrifice and bravery. The spirit of the Latvian people can never be broken. As a nation , we are arduous and have remarkable powers of endurance. Through faith, hope and sacrifice Latvia has become “the Pearl of the North.” Happy birthday my beloved homeland, Latvia. God save Latvia.
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