Just read a story about a 24 year old Green Beret, Robert Miller, who is being posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for saving the lives of 7 of his SF team and 15 Afghan soldiers in an ambush in 2008.
The article says that Miller was motivated to serve because of 9-11. I’ve often said that I think there is an older generation in our country that gravely underestimates the impact of 9-11 as a transformative event on those who saw it as children. I can’t think of a better illustration of that than stories like this. And while we are sad for the loss of men like this, we have to be thankful that we are still a country that can produce them.
One of the comments on this story used a quote that I haven't thought about for years. It is certainly appropriate.
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night, only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell
Thanks to all who serve!
(more pictures of Robert Miller)
I know I am thankful to those who protect our country and peace.
ReplyDeletethanks to you, Jon, for your service as well.
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