Lest We Forget

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Courageous, selfless, and altruistic soldiers evoke commemoration within us. Prioritizing the people’s protection before themselves, these heroes establish praiseworthiness. People should worship their love for their country. Although fear booms within their hearts every second of every minute, the soldiers act according to necessities. Soldiers acquire merit for their strong thoughts towards people’s protection. Living for oneself, he acts as a burden to his land. Once someone begins living for someone else, he learns to form strong self-sacrificing ethics. Fighting, empathetically, for the people, soldiers deserve remembrance every single day. Consequently, every day should be Remembrance Day. Additionally, when one puts forth someone else except himself, he earns value. Treasuring family, friends, and the people around you, soldiers accept death rather than an invasion of their people’s protection. You only live once. Thus, before living our beautiful planet, people should contribute significantly in return for its amazing resources. Furthermore, playing an effective role in soc...

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