He may have never fired a shot in battle.
But a nation slept peacefully last night because he grabbed a rifle and stood his post.
She may have been criticized for serving an unpopular cause or occupying a non-traditional role.
But thousands of voices are free to cry out – even in criticism – because she does her duty.
He walks with titanium legs so his sons and daughters can walk terror-free.
He lives with memories no human should carry in order to cradle a free civilization.
You live…
You work…
You vote…
You dream…
Because a veteran made peace for you.