With Glasses Raised

Today is Veterans Day in the US, a day when we honor those who served or are serving in the military. It was initiated after the cessation of the Great War, the "war to end all wars" but which turned out to be only the First World War. The fact that we humans haven't evolved enough yet to solve our differences peacefully doesn't lessen the dedication of our veterans or dilute their courage, and honor them we should. And let's also use the day to remember all those, whether in uniform or not, who serve or served in war-torn parts of the world to strive to make a better place for all of us: rescue workers, medical personnel, negotiators. On a personal note I remember my mother, a WW II Army nurse, and my uncle who died rescuing soldiers from the beach at Dunkirk. There are many more who work tirelessly to improve the lot of others, often at great cost to themselves. You have your own list - don't forget them.