Many of us had parents in WWII and although we may have heard stories, we probably picked up a lot more from the movies. For many years following WWII, the characters were portrayed by men in their 30's and 40's. I remember distinctly when it first came to me how young my Dad was at that time and that wars are indeed fought by young men.......from bomber crews whose oldest member was maybe 21 to the most decorated US soldier who couldn't even vote!

It was true before and its been true since that old men wage war where young men die. Some have been for better reasons than others, but each has taken its toll. Its a day to remember all those young men and women of all nationalities, living or dead, and hope that the old men we are can grow to see less need to disagree so violently.

Spaw