Blog of Thought

Nobody wins in a war. But the lessons we get from wartime, and the bittersweet happenings on its duration, is worth remembering and understanding.

Well said. My Grandfather fought in the Vietnam War and has never truly recovered. Throughout history my relatives have fought. There are no winners in war. World War II had my Great Uncles killing each other on the battlefield. Nothing, I repeat, nothing, is worth the loss of life caused by war. Well said Restius

My grandfather was a class of '44 Naval Academy grad and spent the last 18 months of WWII adoard a battleship and a sub in the pacific. He saw a fair bit of action but thankfully made it out alright. He didn't stay in long after, he resigned his commision in the winter of '46 and never looked back. My brother did 10 years in the Navy as a sub sonarman and I did 20 years (retired back in '12) as a surface ship electronics tech. I can honestly say, thought all my years of service, I've personally not know anyone who has died on the battlefield. I did however know a guy who I served with onboard a ship in Hawaii who latter went on the Pentagon and was killed there during 9/11. The dude was a little out there....but a great guy none the less. To all the families and loved ones of thosewhohave fallen and paid the ultimate sacrifice on behave of our great nation, I salute you and keep you.....and them, in my prayers.

I mean, even if you are somebody who thinks there are countries with better policies, you have to respect those soldiers who risk and lose it all for the protection of our country. Think of where we would be right now if it weren't for our soldiers protecting us. They deserve all of our respect.