We will have to agree to disagree on this.
I honour the members of our military doing their duty to carry out our nation's policy as determined by our civilian command.
It is not up to the military person to be concerned with whether this or that war is good or bad. Our duty is to carry out our legal orders to the best of our ability.
Some may think that is just shirking responsibility and you may be one of them. Others, and that would include me, think it is part of the commitment to our country.
During my 20 years in the military, I was involved in "situations" that I strongly did not approve of. If they were released to the public, perhaps you too would not approve of them. However, it was my duty (legal and moral) to put aside my personal viewpoints and implement my nation's policy.
That is what is meant by being a Military Professional -- putting your country first, even if you disagree with the policy.
Today, I honoured all the Military Professionals, past and present, who also put their personal viewpoints behind them and carry out the mission.
Why? Simply because that is what we do in the military.
