By Scott Powell, The Stream -
Of all foreign wars in which Americans were engaged, World War II is by far the largest, with over 16 million soldiers serving or deployed overseas. Today, less than 1.5% of those veterans remain alive as the remnants of the “Greatest Generation.” When we think about these veterans this November 11th, who are likely to pass away of old age in a matter of four or five more years, Christ’s teaching that “greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” takes on new meaning.