War is about sacrifice because one is willing to give up creature comforts, leave one’s family, and fight for the ideals for their country. Although a soldier may miss such amenities as indoor plumbing, it is a small sacrifice that he is willing to endure for a short period of time. Leaving one’s family to serve in the military would be a tough ordeal, but it is a risk one is willing to take. The duty that one feels for their country propels them to enlist in order to accomplish a greater good. This picture is of my grandfather who served in the Korean War in 1951. He is smiling because he knows that his presence is honoring for his family and country. As you can see, there are clothes hanging on the tent support line. There are no washing machines or dryers, which are some of the comforts of home. He is wearing his dog tags knowing that someday it may be used to identify his corpse. His army fatigues also show that he has joined a brotherhood that is now fighting for the same cause. He is willing to endure even the inclement weather as shown by his rolled up shirt. I am sure that the gold bracelet on his right wrist was a constant reminder of the loved ones he left behind. Wednesday, March 23, 2016
War is Sacrifice
War is about sacrifice because one is willing to give up creature comforts, leave one’s family, and fight for the ideals for their country. Although a soldier may miss such amenities as indoor plumbing, it is a small sacrifice that he is willing to endure for a short period of time. Leaving one’s family to serve in the military would be a tough ordeal, but it is a risk one is willing to take. The duty that one feels for their country propels them to enlist in order to accomplish a greater good. This picture is of my grandfather who served in the Korean War in 1951. He is smiling because he knows that his presence is honoring for his family and country. As you can see, there are clothes hanging on the tent support line. There are no washing machines or dryers, which are some of the comforts of home. He is wearing his dog tags knowing that someday it may be used to identify his corpse. His army fatigues also show that he has joined a brotherhood that is now fighting for the same cause. He is willing to endure even the inclement weather as shown by his rolled up shirt. I am sure that the gold bracelet on his right wrist was a constant reminder of the loved ones he left behind. 
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ReplyDeleteThe photograph used does a good job at reminding the reader what sacrifice usually means. This photograph seems to be focused on a pre-war state of mind, and war has none of the qualities nor appeal that this photograph has; as such, the very idea of normality might as well be the sacrifice made.
ReplyDeleteI like this writing and I really like the topic of sacrifice. I thought that it was cool how you had a picture of your grandfather, it shows that you have an understanding because you have a connection to war. I also liked how you started it. The way soldiers have to adapt to a new surrounding surviving with less than they had back home and having to deal with it.
ReplyDeleteSacrifice is such a strong word. People use statements like "I had to sacrifice my date for a job interview" or "I had to sacrifice my body to keep the ball out of bounce" but really, they are not sacrificing. Sacrifice is surviving in war for your country. You stated exactly what that means. Very descriptive to add key concepts like brotherhood, comfort and risk. Good job Matthew!
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