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challenges endured by earlier generations   Younger Americans
must face challenges endured by earlier generations   I found
myself thinking about my dad yesterday. I am 44 years old and
wish I could have asked him for his advice. My dad survived the
Depression, fought in Normandy during D-Day, and lived to be
nearly 80.  His words of advice and comfort would have meant so
much to me. My generation, the baby boomers, have had it so easy
our entire lives. I wonder: How will we measure up to my
father's generation? What kind of sacrifices will we need to
make in the coming days and months? Do we have the mettle? I
hope we can make our country proud, because I have a sinking
feeling things are going to get far worse before they get
better.    No remorse for those who would harm U.S.   I have
cried for the children of Palestine and Israel (and