On Memorial Day, Americans remember those who fought and died for their country. Today, on Veterans Day, we also commemorate and honor those who served in the U.S. armed forces.

Their service is, of course, no less valiant for their having lived through it. Indeed, service in war is often difficult to survive, especially for those wounded for life. It is thus appropriate and fitting that, earlier this year, a monument was finally constructed in Washington to honor those who made that great, lifelong sacrifice for their country.