Yes, and also the millions of innocent civilians whose deaths often out number those of a willing soldier.
What all men of non violence intent must ensure is that they do not let governments use the military as an extension of political will.
It seems odd that even today mankind still likes to use Extreme Prejudice to settle mere disputes. Where is your peace cabinet Cameron ? yet you choose to form a War one .
That lack of vision says it all. Still, we all have the right to self defence and I am thankful for the defenders of freedoms who strive towards peace.
Let us remember how fragile and precious each life is.