"These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror"
- Michael N. Castle
About this Quote
This quote by Michael N. Castle speaks to the guts and sacrifice of those who have provided their lives in service to their nation. It speaks to the character of a country that has a long history of patriotism and honor, and has actually battled numerous battles to protect its residents from hazards of fear. It is a tip of the expense of freedom, and the courage of those who have actually made the supreme sacrifice to safeguard it. It is a pointer of the value of honoring those who have actually offered their lives in service to their country, and of the value of securing the liberties we take pleasure in. It is a reminder of the strength of our nation, and of the courage of those who have actually fought to protect it.
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