1.  What is the main point of this commentary?

2.  What adjectives would you use to describe the character of all of the soldiers described in the article?

3.  Choose one of the heroes described in this article and read more about his story.

4.  Consider the last paragraph of this commentary:

“The U.S. soldier is the greatest defender of freedom the world has ever known. Remembering those who served is more than a gesture. It is our duty.”

How can we do this? Explain your answer.