What does it mean to die for your country? We often think of it in terms of protecting our beloved countrymen and keeping our homeland safe. We often think of it in terms of protecting our sovereignty, our quality of life and our most highly held values. We thank those who fought and we remember those who died while protecting our cherished freedoms. What an awesome gift!
Sacrificing your life is the ultimate gift. We should carefully listen to the accompanying message when this occurs. For when one makes such a sacrifice for the purpose of salvation, it is indeed the ultimate expression of love and compassion. And when one makes such a sacrifice for the purpose of slaughter and destruction, it is indeed the ultimate expression of anger and hate.