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What Would You Say?

Thank you for everything

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First of all, I would like to mention that military service is extremely different in many parts of the world. It may be very strict if the country is in presence of a constant threat or something similar.

With this being said, who wouldn’t want the world to have true peace? I remember a conversation I had with two international friends with them just casually explaining their country’s situation. The war had begun even way before they were born so they may have been even unsensitized to the importance of the situation. It is NOT normal.

Yet again, I think we may be at the mercy of our leaders, of their actions. Should we be the ones to pay for the consequences?

Is there any valid reason to go to war? Maybe that is a question for another article but I do have to say that soldiers have helped the way we live nowadays.

I can’t even imagine the experience they go through.

But what I do know, is that they can find themselves in difficult situations trying to make the world a better place. They are caring, principled, and brave agents.

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Thank you for your service can be underestimated so I would prefer to say…

Thank you for our freedom!

To all the veterans in the world, we couldn’t even express through words our gratitude. But what we CAN do is live our days helping others, doing good when no one is looking, lifting not only ourselves up but also those around us, donating, and so much more.

This is how we can truly thank our veterans.

They have helped us to be able to live the way we do, it’s on us to continue to make the world a dignifying place to be in.

Want to join in on the fun?

DR Rawson - The Possibilist has created this contest in honor of the USA’s Veterans Day but it isn’t limited to only this country. I would like to invite you to also respond to the following:

“What would you like to say to all veterans who have served our country? All veterans that have served, all of whom gave some and some gave all.”

If you could turn to a Veteran, what would you say?

Hurry! You’ve got until November 11 to enter and share your opinions, perspectives and so much more!

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