O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life!
America! America! May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness,
And ev’ry gain divine!

Second verse of “America, the Beautiful”

The birth of Jesus is why we celebrate Christmas. Family and friends make it special. But never forget, those that put themselves willingly in harm’s way make it possible.