founding fathers to free his slaves. for jack sisson and his fellow african-american patriots, the revolution is as much a war for personal freedom as it is for their country s. unfortunately, their hope for equality is deferred to future generations. many of these heroes have simply been forgotten, or vanished, like jack sisson. but their contributions to the founding of a free nation stand as true examples of the american character. sacrifice they make in their fight for national and personal liberty is something we must never forget. you monda