Heros

Soldiers' selfless acts should inspire at holidays

By Mike Scotti, Special to CNN

December 6, 2010 11:16 a.m. EST

http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/12/06/scotti.medal.honor.holiday/index.html

I am continually amazed at stories like this one. The true hero of the war. The true hero of a nation is the one that will lay down his life for his brothers. I think the selfless acts of these soldiers are really just a telling of what all humans have inside of them. They are thrown into a situation where they must act. But I do believe that many of us, thrown into a situation in which we must act, will.

I am grateful for the soldiers who honor their patriotic duty. I am thankful for the selfless service of these men and women. Not only do they help fight for our freedoms, but they inspire us all to be better. Better brothers and sisters, better family members, better stewards of our country. The soldiers are more than the war, thank them and let them inspire you.