My uncle was killed in the Vietnam conflict. He was an American citizen, but he was not born here. I like to think that his moral fiber and ethical framework (and the fact that he was very young when he came here) gave him a sense of duty to this country that adopted him. I never met him, but I will never forget him.
He is honored today, along with others who have given their lives or served in the military for this country, to uphold the values that we aspire to, the simple fact that we are all created equal and that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights.
Happy Veterans' Day.
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