When the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, Nathan Hale was a school teacher. He and his five brothers joined the fight for independence. Hale fought under General George Washington in New York. When Washington asked for a volunteer to go on a spy mission behind enemy lines, Hale stepped up. He gathered information on the position of British troops for weeks. But he was captured while returning to the American side. Because of the incriminating documents he possessed, British General William Howe ordered Hale to be hanged without a trial. Patriot Nathan Hale was hanged on September 22, 1776. He was 20 years old. Before he gave his life for his country he made a short speech and he ended it by saying "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
John Quincy Adams said "You will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you make good use of it."
"This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don't be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God's" 2 Chronicles 20:15
(this piece paraphrased from a Men of Integrity devotional.
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