In any war, there are casualties. In this war, because battles are being fought on our soil, many of the casualties will be civilians. That hasn't happened in America since 1812. Whether we like it or not, all of us are now soldiers. Often, at fights, we sit back as spectators and forget what boxers endure.
Fighters take blows, a lot of blows, to emerge victorious.
As with boxing, the war against terrorism will push the savagery in humanity to center stage. But beyond the spectacle of violent confrontation, the defense of our values will serve as a showcase for courage, strength, and heroism of the highest order. The mourning over this week's events has barely begun. The implications are far from fully understood. But as a start, let's recall the thoughts of one of our foremost soldiers in the war against Nazi terror.