The reasons soldiers go to war are a varied as the soldiers themselves. Some were called to the great adventure by their friends, some were escaping economic stagnation. Others felt is was their duty to defend their land. Many were invited and didn’t get to decline the invitation by the governments involved.
Each person then became part of a greater organization, through training, repetition, discipline and shared experience, both good and bad. No matter how they got there and why they got there, they did their duty when commanded. You don’t have to agree with the reasons they were there, as wars are always a question of sides, but you have to respect the dedication of the individuals involved.
That dedication is what we remember on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Leave the politics aside. Remember the dedication of those who served and the sacrifice so many made.
RoadDave 