fallen ( of all countries ) in wars past & present.
The U.S.Army of the early 80's had alot of hold-overs from
Viet Nam ; many of these men ( I'm sure there were women
as well, but I hadn't chance to meet them ) spoke of "the price" -
The price was whole encompassing & final - it was one's life "paid"
in the line of duty.
I'm ashamed I served my year & left the Army ( 1983 ).
One thing that is comforting : my graduating class never paid
the price - but many that followed did...
And it seems we learn nothing from the price paid
in the idiocy of war. But one thing is clear -
"Because of the fate Our comrades have met, we the living,
must never forget"
Remember
