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I was watching the movie " Saving Private Ryan" the other night . I was by myself and I was trying to get some time away from writing my book . I watched with admiration as the young men of that time stormed the beaches of Normandy . Thoughts of that horrific day must be for ever branded in to the minds of many brave young men that day .
I sometimes watch Ollie North ,on FX channel about missions that have gone on in Iraq . These young men and women are truly , fighting against insurgents that are thinking Ali condones these acts of suicides against humanity . The psychological impact that this must be having on the men and women of Iraq , must be overwhelming to say the least .
I watched the movie , where this woman had lost four sons to the war , the General read the letter Abraham Lincoln had written to a mother that had lost five sons in the civil war . You could tell that the letter was sincerely written , to loose so many love ones in a war that was brother against brother . I could only imagine this families grief .
Now I watch , these young men and women , waiting in airports . Most look like they are not old enough to shave . Some are sleeping on the terminal floor , others are eating a snack , but mostly if you talk to one of these fine young people , you will be greeted with respect . Respect that catches that lump in your throat , as you shake their hand and you feel your eyes go moist . I have often thought about those young kids going to Iraq , and when I do . I remember that letter written by Abraham Lincoln to the mother that lost five sons , I think of them as my sons and daughters and the horror they must see , before they finally see peace once again .
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