The+Unsung+Heroes

Ashland, Kentucky By: Jenna Cook **//__ The Unsung Heroes __//** //__ By Jenna Cook __// We see and hear of our heroes, of those who have fought in battle for our freedom. Whether their lives were spared or stolen, all soldiers seem to sing the same tune. Most are young, glory stricken white men, looking to make a difference and earn a title beside their name. What about the others? Not all of our country’s saviors are white men. They are settlers of different ethnicities and genders. Colored, white, male, or female; these Patriots risk their lives day in and day out for a better country to be lived in by our next generations.

We seem to be neglecting our women Patriots. Have you not heard stories, like that of Molly Pitcher? Molly Pitcher is the nickname of a young lady by the name of, Mary Ludwig Hays. The New Jersey born German met and married a barber named William Hays. William is an artilleryman in the Continental Army, his wife Mary and other camp followers served the soldiers water when needed. Other stories are also heard of such as Deborah Sampson of Massachusetts. Who, disguised herself as a boy and enlisted in the army. Also of Margaret Corbin of Pennsylvania who accompanied her husband when he joined the Continental army. Even after his death, she took his role in the army. If it wasn’t for our women risking life in such a manner, our soldiers wouldn’t be as forceful in their proceedings.

Looking about this city, many women are aids. Mentally, physically, and emotionally, they make our warriors persevere, in hopes of a better life. An //independent// life. Eligible of more things, responsible for less taxation, and in control

of our own government. British dictation is out of hand, let us take a stand. Step up in our colony and make those Loyalists be fearful of our determination, worrisome of our intentions, and envy our victory.