Some food for thought.

Benjamin Franklin said that two things were certain: Death and taxes.
I'd like to add on that.

-War.

-Downfall of great nations.

-Love.

-Despair.

-Regret.

-Persecution.

-Memory.

Every great nation will find itself at war. Loved people shall be placed on the battlefield, and pay with their lives. Back t the homeland, fingers will be pointed, men will regret decisions, and it will seem like all is lost. But, in your heart, no one can die. Think of it like that Santa Claus ordeal. I believe in Santa Clause. But he's not really that jolly old man with a baby face, a bit of a stomach, and God's hair style. He is a part of our hearts, where in those of adults, he says, "You should get that Louisville Slugger for little Timmy, Jim-Bob." In children, he says "Look under the tree, Betty-Sue." That iconic man with the red we see on Coca-Cola commercials is an idea, and ideas don't die. The gas-mask you see me wear is a symbol to me. It means that even though we've gone through some treacherous terrain, there's a chance I might make it out alive. Think on it.