Remembrance Day meditations

The front-page photo that accompanies “Nation to bow its head to honor the 23,928 fallen” (April 13) reveals something unique and special about Israel: the seat for mourners beside every grave at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery is a gesture unlikely to be repeated anywhere else.

As it is every citizen’s duty to respect and honor the fallen, it is also a very somber reminder that a country so small has 52 military cemeteries for those that gave their lives that we should live.

As we reside in a very dangerous neighborhood, it is imperative that we continue to remain vigilant in deterring anyone who wishes us harm. That’s the least we must do in honoring the past and guaranteeing our future.

STEPHEN VISHNICK

Tel Aviv This week we salute our fallen soldiers who sacrificed the ultimate for our country and people.

Recent defensive events by our Mossad and military forces have demonstrated the long reach of our Air Force, Navy and Special Forces to defend us in other countries. I am very grateful and proud of our soldiers, sailors and airmen.

We salute you and thank you for defending us so valiantly.

MARSHA ROTH Jerusalem