There comes a time in one's life when you re-evaluate the heritage, bloodline, and history of your peoples through a more detailed state of mind. For Turks, it seems, this process never really stops and that's how it should be. If someone would ask you to count the most decisive turning points in the history of your country, what would you answer? Well, I can tell you that the battle of Gallipoli was, in my mind, the first such turning point for Turkey. This battle (1915), under the leadership of none other than Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, was fought against Allied troops from Britain, France, Australia, and New Zealand with the hopes of securing the Bosporus for unlimited access to the Black Sea.
About half a million soldiers in total died during this battle and it is difficult to fathom what kind of dedication, passion, and love for country one must possess 
to continue fighting in the poorest of conditions and death all around. We are greatly indebted to those soldiers who selflessly fought to secure our land and futures. In memory of the 91st anniversary of their sacrifice I wanted to remind everyone that without a defending military any country's existence is in serious doubt. So, be proud
of your history whenever possible and tell the stories of courage and selfless heroism to remind future generations why they are there.
I know that some Americans, and millions around the world for that matter, have issues with the U.S. Armed Forces and in few cases like Abu Ghraib rightly so. But, rest assured that it is a greater offense to miseducate, abuse, and lie to your country, your soldiers, and the rest of the world. If you want to blame anyone blame the ones who train and send the troops, and then blame yourself for voting such "ignoramii" into office (again).
Of course, no institution or entity should be immune to criticism; otherwise, democracy becomes a pipe dream. Just ask Aya, from Alienmemoirs, she can tell you stories about such a place.......... And yes, the Turks did hold the Allies at bay successfully.
But the truth is that a psychological disorder, much like any other, does not see racial boundaries, of course. The problem now is that there is no one to persecute since the guy shot himself, so how does a family member of any of the victims find justice? I can't help but think of the young minds that could have been the greatest. I can't help but think of how devastating it must be to lose one of your own this way. How do you find solace after something like this? Or do you ever?
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