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Honor. Duty. Country.

While watching a documentary on Confederate General, Robert E. Lee, mention was made of the oath he took as a student soldier at West Point, which includes the words, Honor, Duty, and Country. I was again reminded when perusing the website, Veterans Today, that these words continue to be cherished and promised today, over one-hundred and fifty years later.

These three words may be only words to you and to me, ordinary citizens of the United States of America. To our Servicemen and women, however, they are a code to live by as they serve our country. They live with honor. They do their duty and they serve their country.

And then it crosses my mind. To some, Robert E. Lee was one of the greatest soldiers in the history of the United States, and I'm sure there are others who would expand that to include the entire world.

Did he abide by the oath taken?

He was a top cadet at West Point, paid for entirely by the United States Government. Did he owe the government of his country anything in return, or is it perfectly acceptable that if given an option of supporting your government, or the enemy of your government, the soldier has a right to choose?

President-Elect Obama on Veterans Day

"As we mark Veterans Day, all Americans are united in honoring the extraordinary service and selfless sacrifice of our nation's veterans. Our veterans are part of an unbroken line of heroes who have defended the American people and stood up for American values - from the beaches of Normandy to the battles in East Asia; from the deserts of Kuwait to the skies above Kosovo; from the cities of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan. Since 9/11, a new generation of American heroes has borne a heavy load in facing down the threats of the 21st century, and their families have been asked to bear the painful absence of a loved one. These Americans are the best and bravest among us, and they are all in our thoughts and prayers.

"On this Veterans Day, let us rededicate ourselves to keep a sacred trust with all who have worn the uniform of the United States of America: that America will serve you as well as you have served your country. As your next Commander-in-Chief, I promise to work every single day to keep that sacred trust with all who have served. May God bless our veterans, and may God bless the United States of America."

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