Why

Not because I love or glorify war.

Not because I revel in the death of others.

Nor because I think putting boots on the ground is always the best way to go.

But because of Uncle Dick and Uncle Tommy and Uncle Doug and my Grandfather Wilson and my Great Uncle Ed.

Because of the people they represent and the people that followed them. The ones that came home and the ones that didn't.

Because honouring the warriors does not automatically mean honouring the wars they fought in.

Because to not do so would be breaking faith.

That's why.