We are awed by their sacrifice and their bravery, and we want them and their families to know that they have the profound respect and gratitude of every American,

President Bush has failed to put together a plan, so despite the bravery and sacrifice of our troops, we are not making the progress that we should be in Iraq.

“Honesty exists as long as parents teach their children to be truthful. Bravery exists as long as men & women are willing to give their life for another. Freedom exists as long as we protect the principles of truth, sacrifice, & liberty.” ~ Tom Baker

There are so many ways to be brave in this world. Sometimes bravery involves laying down your life for something bigger than yourself, or for someone else. Sometimes it involves giving up everything you have ever known, or everyone you have ever loved, for the sake of something greater.

But sometimes it doesn't.

Sometimes it is nothing more than gritting your teeth through pain, and the work of every day, the slow walk toward a better life.

That is the sort of bravery I must have now.

I would not sacrifice a single living mesquite tree for any book ever written. One square mile of living desert is worth a hundred 'great books' - and one brave deed is worth a thousand.

Their sacrifice is a shining example of bravery and devotion to one's people and fatherland, ... You have suppressed the enemy and disabled it.