MelchiahAlex

My thoughts and heart go out to those affected by the most tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. I don't even have the words to articulate what's transpired and the feelings of grief caused, so I wont even try. You can read more here: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/14/15907407-elementary-school-massacre-27-dead-including-18-kids-in-connecticut?lite

This day is Memorial Day here in my country, the United States. A day when we reflect upon, memorialize, and appreciate those, and their families, serving in the armed forces.  I include families because having military history in my own family I'm well aware it's a shared sacrifice, we all serve.  Whether it be as a member of those armed forces or as a member of a family staying behind, holding down the fort, hoping your loved ones come back home. I don't have any great storied moments of valor or honor to share, as I don't believe there's anything worth celebrating about war itself.  I do however believe in celebrating those who make the

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