I feel you bro,from an armed forces perspective.Our foundational motivation has always been to stand for the good, liberty freedom and basic human rights.
To have that crushed. It is an evil prevailing "overnight", and unfortunately, history repeating itself.Nam comes to mind. Cambodia and the killing fields.This is our reality now, an unfortunate similarity to that of the protesters and supporters, so long ago.
I thought about the withdrawal and relative peace over the recent years.Should we have stayed? Then the most tragic day on our part,since 2015. We've given much too long.
To all who gave to benevolent causes, you are a Hero, rarely do I use that word, but there it is.Hero;a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
While you were being bludgeoned,LOL A thought for you...
"Put up with being laughed at on occasion; look around you, and give yourself a good shaking to find out who you really are."