My neighbor to the south of me is one of gentlest souls I've ever encountered . Retired teacher . It was later that I learned he had done three tours as a LRRP . One of my neighbors to the north was forward observer officer. He told me once about standing on a mountain watching the early morning fog roll through , he said it was " beautiful ". Then he mentioned that what was coming was also beautiful. I understood exactly what he meant by that. War is full of paradox.