Amen brother.
Those who fail to remember their history are destined to repeat it. I think it should almost be a law that people running for high office (ahum... George W) must first serve honourably in the military so they (HE) will REMEMBER!!!! ...but that's another thread.
Every year there are fewer and fewer vets left who served in WWI & WWII & I hope that their stories are chronicled and preserved for future generations. We need to remember our heroes.
My family lived through the Japanese invasion of Malaysia during WWII & I never knew how my grandfather was able to save himself & his family during that horrible time. He was a highschool principle & the Japanese killed all those in positions of authority, on the basis that these individuals were the most likely to lead a rebellion. We don't have a military tradition in our family, but I salute those who are willing to sacrifice for the rest of us.
And that's all I have to say about that. (a la Forrest Gump)
