Patriotism has turned into a clich. "God bless America" ... "We shall never forget" So much has been said, both by those who were thankful and by those who were simply acting out an obligation to speak in honor, of those who have come before us. The irony is that so much has been said about our veterans that... the words lose meaning, and we start to forget. I feel it is impossible to capture the Idea behind this holiday and put it into words... much less the few words in a small essay. I have seen men who are "tougher than nails" break down when they even think about their contribution to...
More..Shaun Connell
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