The moment this ticket fell into my hand I was filled with joy. Except it wasn't just an ordinary ticket. It was a ticket for the draft. I knew exactly where I would go. June 6, 1944, would be the date I would go to battle alongside the allies in the Invasion of France, D-Day. I have been deeply moved by the efforts of soldiers that have shaped the United States and the whole world to how we see it today. I will be commissioned the standard M-1 Garand and will be a part of the initial attack of the most difficult day in the war's history. I believe that I have many things that I owe this country because soldiers like the ones that participated in the war risked everything and some even gave the ultimate sacrifice in order to not only take back France but to …show more content…
I will cross 300 yards of treacherous mined, wired terrain in order to be able to disable all German Defense stations so my fellow allies are able to get to shore safe and sound and be able to commence the inward invasion on the city of Caen with the help of artillery and aircraft. I will be able to work alongside men who share the same ideals as me and be able to liberate France and initiate the assault on the German army. With that ticket, I am able to be of assistance to the Allied forces and go back and time and live what our Veterans lived on that tremendous day where Valor, Courage, hope and will were displayed in a most incredulous manner. I will be able to fully comprehend what war entails and understand the emotional and psychological toll war has on our veterans in order to help and guide them when these heroes come back home. I will comprehend the true scope of being an American and I will be grateful for the country I live in and what it does for our