Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return.
Interpretation
The quote honors the sacrifices made by soldiers for freedom, emphasizing a profound respect for those who have fallen in battle.
Colin Powell reflects on the sacrifices of American soldiers who have fought for freedom globally, highlighting their bravery and commitment. He emphasizes that the only request from the nation is a respectful recognition of their ultimate sacrifice— a place to honor those who did not return. This illustrates the deep value placed on human life and the moral obligation to remember and respect those who have given everything for the greater good.
In practice
In a Memorial Day speech to honor fallen soldiers.
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You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
I think nowadays it's so easy as an athlete to become a statistic whether or not you lose everything or having trouble or whatever it may be.
No heart is so hard as the timid heart.
It is rather for us here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.
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