In celebration of the Fourth of July, Tribune photographer Aaron Piper asked people what freedom they are most fortunate to have.

Here’s what they had to say:

“Travel because we have the Statue of Liberty. It’s cool because it’s wearing a crown, and most stuff doesn’t wear a crown.”

Aidyn Cochran, 6

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“Pursuit of happiness because it gives us the right to practice religion, speech, press and much more.”

Joseph Allen

“Freedom from slavery.”

Julian Roberts

“Speech because we can say what we want.”

Joan Johnson

“Freedom of religion because it’s important.”

Suzanna Wright