May 30, 2004

In Memory

"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling, which thinks nothing is worth war, is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing he cares more about than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free...." -John Stuart Mill

Tomorrow is Memorial Day. This holiday is intended to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. There can be no greater sacrifice.

This year, as with too many years in the past, the sons and daughters of America are going to spend this holiday in harm's way. To paraphrase George Orwell, we know freedom because there are rough men with guns willing to do violence on our behalf. Thousands of Americans who you and I will never know have died so that we can taste, and even take for granted, that which so many in the world are deprived of.

Below is a copy of the letter that was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan of Waterloo, Iowa by FDR upon the death of their five sons on board the USS Juneau in the Pacific in late 1942. I always think of them over Memorial Day, I guess because they were sailors and they had asked to serve together.

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Posted by Matthew at May 30, 2004 04:35 PM
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Posted by: Erik at May 30, 2004 05:31 PM

I'll admit it. I'm a wuss. I only say that because I have no interest or desire to serve in our Armed Forces. While I would like to think that as adults, humans, or just the "top of the food chain," we would be able to resolve our differences with other nations, it is unfortunately not so.

I know that all this family wanted was to again see the sons of this country. A letter from FDR may not heal, but there is a sense of pride in knowing that your children were selfless enough to help pay for the freedom I take for granted.

So to all the servicemen in our military, both past and present, my most grateful appreciation is extended to you.

My hope is that conflict amongst men will soon be understood by adults as we teach it to our children. There are no differences to great to overcome. In the meantime, though, let's kick some ass.

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