“I am a warrior, so that my son may be a merchant, so that his son may be a poet.”
John Quincy Adams
“Only the dead have seen the end of war.”
Plato
We approach yet another Memorial Day, where we will remember those who’ve given their lives and their futures to keep the dreams of this country alive. The Long War, or the Global War on Terrorism, continues and new names are added to the rolls of those we remember.
It would be nice if I could say we’ve added the last name and we’ve found a way to end the human conflict, but for now, that is only a wistful dream. As you reflect on this day of remembrance think not only of the pain and emptiness of those we’ve lost but the joy and gladness they brought into the world by their simple presence.
Perhaps, and this is another wistful hope, perhaps accept that we are meant to be understanding as we deal with those who think differently than us.
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