Athletes-turned-servicemen and women are not unique to America
by Sean Beckwith from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#5ZSTD)
While Memorial Day may be a uniquely American holiday, its sentiments - honoring those who have given their lives for their country in the line of duty - are global. America is no longer at war, having pulled out of Afghanistan, and if there was any positive to take away from that conflict that raged on for decades,...