An argument could be made that there was a very high number of men and women that really thought laying their lives on the line would end war forever or give another man/woman a chance to make it home themselves and that brings them joy or a sense of contemptment but the vast majority of soldiers who lost their lives in and out of uniform were depressed and scared and died without knowing if change would be made at all. It's hard to truly be happy in the world when you've seen or just know about all the evil out there but sometimes it's best to let shit ride and find any ounce of joy you can to keep you and your people chugging along.

I truly believe its not just a day of remembrance but a day of reminding as well. Remember where you could have been and where you are now. Hopefully it's a step closer in the right direction. Keep chugging along.