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"It seems that the longer our troops are fighting the war,"

It seems that the longer our troops are fighting the war,

the less coverage they get and the public tends to forget the sacrifices they are making. Since other stories start to take precedence over the war, I thought it would be nice to keep the memories strong in the publics eyes with small reminders. I wrote something and was hoping to share it with other readers and families with loved ones serving and those who don't have anyone over there.

Soldiers are a special breed. Trepidation, peril, devastation, tragedy are all parts of war. What we forget is that the threats and dangers of their job that keep us out of harm's way exceed anyone's expectations. And we forget that they are the ones who see, feel and breathe the exhilaration and sometimes affliction that the job involves. Their demons are tucked away in their subconscious and they try to mask it with humor or try to forget. Yet they will never forget. For when these heroic individuals lay down to rest they remember. They remember the child, woman, or man they saved or the ones they couldn't save. They remember the little cries for help, possessions engulfed by flames, destruction and panic. They remember deplorable images that will forever impact their lives. As United States civilians we look to them to "save" and "protect" us. We see them as strong, confident and willing servants. Our United States soldiers have courage, grit and resilience, but they ar!
e human. And they will never forget. So we too must never forget the sacrifices these men and women make for our country. Never forget.

By Donna Lyons