The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.
There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.
America's Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.
While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms.
It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.
The U.S. Military is us. There is no truer representation of a country than the people that it sends into the field to fight for it. The people who wear our uniform and carry our rifles into combat are our kids, and our job is to support them, because they're protecting us.
Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.
But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present.
Soldiers, when committed to a task, can't compromise. It's unrelenting devotion to the standards of duty and courage, absolute loyalty to others, not letting the task go until it's been done.
The valor and courage of our young women and men in the armed services are a shining example to all of the world, and we owe them and their families our deepest respect.