People who Served

From the Past and Present

There are many people around us and before us that serve, but not for the reason of getting recognized. George Washington didn't want to become the President of the United States at first, but he did it so that he could serve the people, because our country needed a great leader after just winning independence from Great Britain. As a result, he became one of the best presidents we have ever had. Mother Teresa was also a person who served people. She helped people who could not help themselves, she worked among the poorest of the poor, and she set up homes for the dying. She did all this without the slightest intention of being recognized for her work. Mohandas Gandhi served a large number of people too. In Southern Africa, he worked ceaselessly to improve the rights of the immigrant Indians. He helped in the fight for independence from Great Britian for India. He always acted nonviolently when he did this.

And of course, we must not forget the men and women in the military that have served us or are serving us right now. They are risking their lives for our country and for everyone in it. They had a choice of whether or not to be in the Armed Forces, and they chose to be in it. That is a decision not very many people can make, and everybody overseas that is choosing to serve our country deserves honor beyond honor.

Those are not the only people who serve. There are many people inside the city of Bloomington that serve and do not get recognized. But to name them all would take a very long time because there are so many people. Even though they don't get recognized, these people are great. They are great, because they serve.

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