Appreciation and Action
Many wiser people have pointed out that peacekeeping is not a neutral act, and I believe the best way to show respect for our troops is for us to be active in peacekeeping.
What Do We Owe?
If this is what it feels like to be a soldier thousands of kilometers away from home on a battlefield, then perhaps the question we should focus on isn't "What did they die for?" Instead, the more appropriate question Is, what do I owe them? How should I live, considering that many who of died? Life is precious.