Today we celebrate National Heroes' Day which is a holiday in my country and that means no work today. That said, is that all this day means to us? Today we honor those who fought in the many wars in our country's history and we honor their the sacrifice that they made. That we should never forget be it this day or any other day. When remembering those who died in battle, Bryan Adam's song "Remembrance Day" is appropriate for this post.
When it comes to honoring the deeds of the fallen, I feel a little awkward. This is because I was never there and never felt what they went through during those hard times. Many fought for what they believe in and many continue to fight today. The sad part about is that that their stories won't be told. One thing can't be questioned and that's these guys sacrificed a lot to keep us safe.
Today, many of us are divided in our opinion if the deaths of these people were worth it. Some revere them as heroes and patriots while others call them fools threw away their lives for nothing which i sharply disagree. True some wars were caused by the greed and ambition of a few but the courage and conviction that these fallen warriors showed on the field should not be forgotten. I detest war just like anyone else who values life but without their sacrifice, we wouldn't be enjoying the things we have today. You can question the war that they fought but you can't question their bravery. That's why it is fitting that we always remember that on this day.
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