Kent Ninomiya. On this day back in 1777, General George Washington and the Continental Army began a winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. As I cower with my family inside my heated home looking outside at the snow, I can't imagine what it was like for them. Their winter must have seemed eternal as they battled the British, frostbite and starvation with no end to their plight in sight. Remember, they were considered traitors to the British crown. There was no American country or identity at the time. They were rebels with everything to lose. It was literally victory or death. So the next time you enjoy living in America or find yourself complaining how tough your life is... just remember George Washington and the soldiers at Valley Forge 230 years ago today.
Kent Ninomiya
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