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VETERAN’S DAY
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War, Sacrifice and America’s Veterans
Thanking the
men and women
who have served
d ale b arnett
While we can all rejoice this
Veterans Day that the steady flow
of U.S. casualties in Iraq and Af-
ghanistan has slowed to a trickle,
we must never forget the incredible
sacrifice that America’s defenders
continue to make on our behalf.
Such is the case of Master Ser-
geant Joshua Wheeler, who died
leading a Delta Force rescue mis-
sion of ISIS hostages held in Iraq
on Oct. 22. A veteran of 14 com-
bat deployments, his sacrifice is
shared by four boys who are now
fatherless and his wife, who be-
came a widow far too early. But
another important part of his leg-
acy are the 70 hostages who were
spared brutal executions by an en-
emy that is as ruthless as any that
America has faced.
The willingness to face pain
and death so others can be spared
isn’t unique to just the fallen. Con-
sider the case of two American
veterans and their longtime friend
when they bravely stopped a ter-
rorist attack aboard a train bound
for Paris this summer.
Airman First Class Spencer
by
Stone, Army Specialist Alek Skar-
latos and Anthony Salder could
have run from the danger when
a heavily armed gunman boarded
the train.
Instead, Specialist Skarlatos
said, “Let’s go,” as the men ran to-
ward a future that could have easi-
ly meant instant death or maiming
for them and all of the other inno-
cent people within range.
Fortunately, this story is re-
peans who assisted them, the death
toll aboard the train was zero.
There is also the incredible story
of Chris Mintz. As others were un-
derstandably fleeing from a mass
shooting at Oregon’s Umpqua
Community College on Oct. 1,
the 30-year-old former Army in-
fantryman bravely confronted the
gunman at a classroom door, as he
attempted to save others who were
inside. Mr. Mintz survived the at-
I cannot think of a better method
of showing gratitude than to hire
one. Employers who make this
smart decision will usually bene-
fit from the discipline, skills and
loyalty that are found abundantly
in today’s military.
Isn’t it likely that people who
have survived firefights in Af-
ghanistan can handle whatever
tasks are thrown their way at the
office without too much stress?
There are many ways to thank the men and women
who have served in our Armed Forces, but I cannot
think of a better method of showing gratitude than to
hire one. Employers who make this smart decision will
usually benefit from the discipline, skills and loyalty
that are found abundantly in today’s military.
membered not for the horrific
tragedy that nearly happened but
for the heroism that did. Even af-
ter enduring serious stab wounds
that were inflicted as he disarmed
the gunman, Airman Stone admin-
istered life-saving first aid to a
passenger that was shot.
The terrorist was carrying 270
rounds of ammunition. But be-
cause of the actions of these three
young Americans, and two Euro-
tack and continues to recover after
being shot five times.
These stories are inspiring, but
certainly not surprising to me. As
national commander of The Amer-
ican Legion, I meet veterans all of
the time who have demonstrated
tremendous heroism yet blend in
our communities without fanfare.
There are many ways to thank
the men and women who have
served in our Armed Forces, but
My old classmate, C. Hughes
Clark, summed up the humble na-
ture of most veterans. “I can say
without regret that I wouldn’t have
done anything different through it
all, simply because it has given me
a sense of accomplishment that I
couldn’t have accomplished any
other way.”
Dale Barnett is the nation-
al commander of the 2.3 million
member American Legion.