Forged in the Flames of War

“Grandpa, what are these stones for?”

“Children, these stones are called boundary markers. They may look like nothing more than stones, but they serve an important purpose. Even choosing where to bury one is no easy matter.”

“Then what’s a boundary marker?”

“‘Boundary’ means an area. It’s like the walls of your home: it determines how big your home is. ‘Marker’ means information, much like the number on your door, showing who lives there.”

Every boundary marker was hard-won, paid for with the lives of countless forebears. So we must remember them and never forget that humiliating chapter of history. But we must also learn to strive upward, take inspiration from the courage and sacrifice of those who lived through it, and contribute to our country when we grow up.