Fiat Lux

I dedicate this post to the memory of all the dead of all the wars in human history, victor and loser alike. Societies ask too much of soldiers, whom we send into bloody and horrifying situations and then too often do we sadly ignore the needs of the veterans and the pains war inflicts. War is cruelty and we cannot refine it, and when we send our soldiers, and the enemy sends theirs, both of us choose a method which brings pain and suffering to people, for little gain. But leaving that aside, soldiers, regardless of their service or the side they serve, or whether or not they actually fire a gun in combat or are simply quartermasters and truck drivers, deserve commemoration.

This is a day to remember the young men who serve, and to honor them, regardless of cause, for the shell mangles flesh regardless of the banner the flesh marches under.

In honor of the sacrifices of all veterans, but especially those of mine own country, the United States, I do wish to extend a thanks for the deeds you do.