Today is the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day. A day in which after an alien attack, mankind rallied forth and thanks to a courageous Randy Quaid and his cropduster, defeated the E.T. invaders and saved the world. Although the true meaning behind the 4th of July has been lost thanks to this 1996 blockbuster, nevertheless we’d all like to thank the brave men and women actors who portrayed characters that sacrificed themselves so that we, the audience, could remain free. Free from alien invaders who would decimate the Earth’s population in order to exploit our natural resources. Thank you. Thank you actors and actresses for your efforts to entertain us and make this one day of the year special. Thank you for your selfless acts on our behalf. Your courageous and noble efforts will never be forgotten. Your names will forever be etched in our hearts, as the credits roll. And although most of you were not top-billed or A-listers you touched all our hearts. You shall not be forgotten. Thank you. Thank you, Lisa Star (woman on roof), thank you Wayne Wilderson (AREA 51 technician), thanks be to you, Jessika Cardinahl (German Video Newscaster) whose scenes were deleted and praise be unto you, Volker Engel (Man in Office) whose roles was not credited.

Though you were doing your solemn duty, as actors, nevertheless your scripted sacrifices were not in vain. You made us all feel like we knew you; as friends, as neighbors, as family. You will be remembered as the on-screen heroes that you are. Always.

Happy Independence Day, everyone! Happy 4th of July!