“War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not

“War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.”~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
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As long as evil exists, so must war. As long as some prey on the innocent, others must fight–and die–to protect them. So raise a glass to the living, and hail the victorious dead!
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I’ve always loved this quote. I think it perfectly honors the most noble aspirations of those who fight to defend others. It’s why we chose it for the name of our beer collaboration with @13stripesbrewery when they asked us what summed up what Fell & Fair is about. While we all wish (and fight) for a world of peace, at this time that is a dream beyond any of us. So in a world where War Must Be, and especially on this #VeteransDay let us indeed honor those who signed up to pay the price, up to and including their last breath, that others may be defended!
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