Thoughts and Considerations

Worth While Sacrifice February 27, 2009

Ever since I was young I dreamed about being a combat soldier.  Granted way back then it was only because I thought it was cool.  My how that has changed.  So often I hear its unhealthy to let children play with guns and things of that nature.  Honestly that is just rubbish.  As I began to get older, my interest in the military remained. So naturally I began reading books written by soldiers.  I began to see a glimpse into the warriors of today and why they did what they did.  I always knew that they were serving their country but that was about the extent of it I understood.  As I read more and become older I realized they were fighting for something much more than just themselves.  Many I read about put everything else before themselves; their country, their families, their fellow brothers in arms, and their mission.  These men fought for something greater than themselves.  They fought for something they knew was worth defending. Something that if left undefended would surely fall.  That something is of coarse, the United States.  

Well needless to say, I joined the Army two years ago with the National Guard.  In October I will be deploying for the first time to Iraq.  Why did I do this though?  Joining the Military durning a time of war may not sound like the best idea to some.  Perhaps it is a little crazy yet it is something that must be done by someone.   We are in an age where so many people care only of themselves and only what benefits them.  I believe this is why so many can not understand why some of us choose to go and fight.  I choose this path because I love this country, I love this way of life, and I understand what must be done too ensure its protection.  I still believe there are things worth fighting for.  So many now believe that things can be solved with just talking yet this is not always the case.  I understand this.  I believe this country and what it stand for is worth fighting for.  

I am willing to make the sacrifices that come with these beliefs.  The time away from home, the pain and suffering it can bring.  Both emotionally and physically.  I am even prepared to die for this country.  I do not worry about death, for God knows my time and when it happens, it happens.  I am confident in where I will be when I die.  I am willing to take another life for this country.  Is that something I want to do?  By no means at all do I want to take the breath from another living soul.  Yet at times this is a necessity.  When it comes down too it, some people simply deserve death in this world.  Those that will this nation harm and suffering are some of those.  I refer to those that intend too do harm, not simply the ones that hate America.  

I serve because I believe in something greater than myself.  Because I care about more than just myself.  I am willing too sacrifice much for what I believe in.  Sadly this is becoming an uncommon trait in tod

ays world.  Ultimately I choose to serve because I love America and i want too see her prosper.  

-Stevo-

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