approaching the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001, as Americans, we know of at least one person who has given up his or her life in defense of our country in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. presently, that number approaches 6,030 and the most recent, Army PFC Anthony M. Nunn, a 19 year old, has given up his life today protecting us in Afghanistan. these selfless, brave men and women are the driving force behind the concept of creating 4TWC and participating in events like tough mudder. the least we could do, while they protect the American way of life 24/7, is try to spread awareness of charitable organizations that raise money for those that have passed, the wounded, and their families.
Database of KIA in OEF & OIF
instead of listing a few of my personal friends who have given their life, today i would like to say, "thank you," to all who have sacrificed. not a day goes by when i'm not thankful for having the life i live because of them. their actions keep me humble and continually serve as a reminder that things could always be worse...
"when bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." - edmund burke, thoughts on the cause of the present discontents (1770)
get involved w/or donate to the Wounded Warrior Project
thank you,
-DV _ level ^ fitness
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