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Regardless of whether we would or would not, whether we could or could not, or whether we would have the national strength of character to continue supporting them until their mission was complete, there are some truths that are not debatable. Those Americans in 1944 were brimming with individual sacrifice and courage; regular Americans of an extraordinary generation. But you are correct, still similar to the men and women breathing 120 degree dust and risking dismemberment and death from an IUD on a daily basis in Iraq and Afghanistan. They sacrificed for their families, their friends, their nation and their flag as do our brothers and sisters in the mid-east today.

A friend of mine lost her brother in Iraq, and for the first year I knew her she mentioned only that he was her brother and died near the Baghdad airport. What she didn't mention was the astounding heroism he displayed, and in this case earning a posthumous MOH. But the simple fact remained, he was her brother and that loss would be just as deep despite that tribute.

I accept a personal debt to them and their families, and one that i can never repay. And regardless of whether or not other American accept that debt, they undeniably owe it as well. And to you, on behalf of your family and as an echo of all of those similar to you who had a family member that risked and sacrificed on that day, you have my genuine and undying gratitude.

— Dave Bauer

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