Amaya 🌹I come from a long line of military veterans going back centuries, both in the #UnitedStates and #Mexico. I’d just like to take a moment to acknowledge them and their sacrifice to the protection of our two nations. Que nuestra amistad sea eterna.
I’d also like to take a moment to remind you that war is tragic. There’s no “glory” in bloodshed. Many of my family, living and deceased, agree that enlisting was one of the worst decisions they ever made, and it scarred them for the rest of their lives. They tried to find meaning despite the pain, to varying degrees of success. Almost every veteran has struggled with this whether they admit it or not. Remember this, and be kind to veterans.
When we serve, we are but pawns in an endless game of geopolitics. Of intrigue and one-upmanship. Perhaps one day we can work toward a future free of conflict. It may be human nature to quarrel, but it’s just as much human nature to find common understanding and work toward a better tomorrow for all.
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