Dearest readers, a very happy Independence Day to you all!

In honor of this holiday, I relate to you the story of Samuel Whittemore.

At the age of 80, he left his farm and family to fight in the revolutionary war, valiantly defying the red coats and their mercenaries.  At one point, he was “shot, bayoneted, beaten and left for dead, but recovered and lived to be 98 years of age.”

I only know of one person who is a modern-day Samuel Whittemore, and he is a workers’ compensation defense attorney.

So light the fires, grill the hot dogs, and watch the fireworks!

Happy 4th of July!