[NR] Among heroes

[HE Chiang]

You know, I think that if any of us could really explain it, we would be 
rich and hire people to fight for us. Wish I could have been there.
Chiang
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Herring" <j.t.herring at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Northkeep" <Northkeep at lists.ansteorra.org>; "Northern Region" 
<northern at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 1:34 AM
Subject: [NR] Among heroes


> Bloodied, battered, and broken, a chill set in core of my being I limp 
> home. Upon the field of battle where cousins and comrades joined in arms 
> there were many pains endured. As the sharpness of the ache leaves I know 
> that on this day I was made stronger by the wisdom gained at the point of 
> a sword...Such is the life of a warrior in the Northern Region.
>
> When asked why I do it, why I punish myself in the freezing cold, with 
> bruises, swollen joints, with bleeding wounds, and all the pain...becuase 
> I said I am no great warrior, I am not one of the heroes of battle, but on 
> days like this one I feel truly honored to be allowed to stand in the 
> company of such heroes, and for that honor I will endure.
>
> To all those heroes who took to the fields who bravely and boldly fought 
> this day I salute you.
>
> Kindly
> Ian
> Baron