To my father, who served his country in the Navy in WWII, returned home to contribute to the baby boom and the American Dream, and who now lies beneath a Veteran's headstone.
To all those fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons, and to the wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters, who served their country in its wars.
To all those who never returned.
Thank You, for giving everything you had to give. Thank You, for your sacrifice.
And in your memory let us be resolved to ask again for what you gave only when there is no other choice.
We must remember that behind all wars, perceived as just or unjust, righteous or evil, necessary or fruitless, there has always been, and will always be, a small group of men orchestrating it all.
Wars start in a back room, in a private meeting, on the golf course. Wars are not democratic and their burden is seldom evenly spread.
To all those who have started wars, who have been instrumental in their progress, and who have sought to prolong them for their own benefit, we give no thanks. May you think today on all those you have sent to their deaths for your benefit and not their own.
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Excellent post.
Thank you.
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