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The unsung
heroes -- that's what they are. Uniformed men
and women who protect our country from danger
and foreign intrusion; day after day, month
after month, year after year.
Countless
are the sacrifices they have made, risking their
lives for the safety of our nation. Their call
of duty sometimes brings them far away from
their loved ones for long periods of time, to
areas ravaged by war and famine and inflicted
with disease. Often, they are unable to join
their family members for birthdays,
anniversaries and other festive occasions like
Hari Raya, Deepavali, Christmas or Chinese New
Year.
Yet, sadly, many a time we fail to appreciate
their deeds and sacrifices. we tend to be
blind to the fact
that every day, the members of the armed forces
are playing their part to ensure that the peace
and stability of our country is maintained. They
patrol our seas and skies, and guard our borders
against foreign intrusion. We have the marine
police protecting our waters, looking out for
pirates and smugglers who bring in illegal
immigrants or smuggle goods in or out of the
country under the cover of darkness; the air
force protecting us from air raids and helping
out in rescue missions; the police who see to
the smooth running of traffic and security in
our towns and countryside, and members of the
Federal Reserve Unit who prevent riots and
fights.
We do not have to wait till Warriors' Day to
remember them. In fact, for every new day that
we are blessed with peace, we have them to
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