- November 7, 2024
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From the halls of Seabreeze High School to the ranches west of I-95, Ormond Beach residents agree that the spirit of America is based on freedom and the community that enjoys those freedoms together.
Reservist and Air Force veteran Mike Patterson was in active duty for 15 years and uses fishing as a means to relieve the stressors associated with transitioning from military to civilian life. He has been fishing off of the Granada pier for years.
I have a tattoo that says 'liberty'. To me, the spirit of America is freedom. It's that liberty. I think we are very lucky to have the freedoms that we have and we need to enjoy them. For me, it's fishing. It's coming out here and knowing that I have the ability to fish safely. The spirit of America is simply being free." — MIKE PATTERSON, United States Air Force veteran and reservist
"I have a tattoo that says 'liberty,’” Patterson said. "To me, the spirit of America is freedom. It's that liberty. I think we are very lucky to have the freedoms that we have and we need to enjoy them. For me, it's fishing. It's coming out here and knowing that I have the ability to fish safely. The spirit of America is simply being free."
Bryan Brymer, Pumphouse BBQ co-owner and chef, said barbecue is the oldest form of cooking — by utilizing wood and fire, the food was prepared simply.
"Americana means going back to the roots of family and friends and enjoying life for what it is," he said.