Human history is like a great epic. In the epic, people experience ups and downs. Humanity also goes through war and peace. As for those sweet days of peace, our lives improve and we want to remember. But as for those days after a war, people want to forget, because every war is terrible and brutal. Nevertheless, I think we should remember the soldiers, the heroes of our nation, and their selfless contributions, forever.

    Remembering soldiers as well as their contributions is of great value both to individual personalities and national recognition. Not only does it help to mold the character of youngsters, but also it is conducive to cultivating people’s positive attitude towards the nation.

    Above all, those excellent and selfless soldiers give us the power to stand up. When we fall into trouble, becoming hopeless is the main cause of failure. But for soldiers, they will never lose hope until the nation finds its end. With the hope, soldiers have the courage to stand on the front line even though they know the danger. At no time can you see them give up themselves, and they are always strong-minded. In our daily life, soldiers are the examples for us to follow. They are the motors, encouraging us to stand up bravely and persistently from wherever we fall down.

    Soldiers, as well as their untold contributions, remind us of a sense of history and responsibility. Nobody wants to leave their family or be involved in an engagement for months or for years on end. However, when the nation encounters an invasion or humiliation, everyone has the duty to fight for our nation. So, the soldiers will stand up first, dedicating themselves to the nation. It must be a hard decision, but soldiers make it. They have a sense of history and a sense of responsibility as a citizen. We should admire our soldiers, who always put the benefits of the nation before their personal gain.

    What’s more, soldiers are more like a timepiece, recording those events in history. For example, soldiers in the First Opium War remind us of the invasion of Great Britain. Also, soldiers in World War II remind us of the Japanese massacre in Nanjing. Those terrible days are manifestations of the humiliation that our nation has suffered.

    In a word, soldiers and their contributions are the glory of our nation. We cannot live today’s happy life without their dedications. Numerous soldiers are guarding and protecting the frontier of our nation day and night. Remembering them is about respecting them, and appreciating their efforts.