How smart you are, or how good-looking... or who your parents are.-- AMSTERDAM -- The son of the new head of the Dutch military and another Dutch soldier serving with NATO-led forces in Afghanistan were killed on Friday when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device.It's important to remember though, that like Canada... the Netherlands doesn't have conscription.
This young man chose to serve, chose to be larger than just himself, in pursuit of a greater good.
He will be remembered.
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