No matter what, our American Army is so big, and we are so very

Hear the words of Suga, artist and messenger of song, who declared: “No matter what, our American Army is so big, and we are so very thankful to them.” At first hearing, these words may seem as mere gratitude from an artist to his supporters. Yet beneath their simplicity lies the eternal truth of the bond between leader and follower, between voice and listener, between those who create and those who sustain creation. For the might of an Army is not only in numbers, but in loyalty, in love, and in the unseen strength of community.

The ancients would have recognized this bond. For what was Achilles without the Myrmidons, or Alexander without his phalanx? Their glory was magnified by the devotion of those who stood behind them. In the same way, Suga speaks not as one who stands above his people, but as one who is lifted by them. His thankfulness is the humility of a warrior who knows his strength does not spring from himself alone, but from the countless souls who carry him forward with their belief.

There is also a hidden power in the phrase “No matter what.” These are the words of endurance, of loyalty unbroken by storms. History tells us of soldiers who followed their kings through defeat as well as triumph, who stood fast even when the odds grew dark. So too does Suga affirm that the Army is not fickle, but constant—a body of hearts bound together by love of the music, the message, and the vision. His gratitude acknowledges this unshakable devotion, a treasure greater than gold.

Consider the tale of Winston Churchill during the darkest hours of the Second World War. His speeches did not win battles alone, but they roused the spirit of a nation, and the people, bound by loyalty, gave him the strength to carry on. Without the people’s endurance, his words would have been empty. Suga’s words mirror this lesson: the artist may speak, but the power of his voice is multiplied a thousandfold by those who listen, support, and endure “no matter what.”

His thankfulness is also heroic, for many who rise to greatness forget the ones who lifted them. But Suga proclaims openly that the Army’s greatness is not measured only by its size, but by its constancy and spirit. In doing so, he honors them not as faceless masses, but as companions on the journey. This humility is the mark of true leadership: to stand at the center yet recognize that the circle is sustained by all.

The origin of this wisdom lies in the ancient covenant of community. Every leader, artist, and teacher depends upon those who follow, just as every soldier depends on his comrades. Gratitude strengthens the bond; pride alone weakens it. By declaring his thankfulness, Suga nourishes the connection that keeps his Army strong, ensuring that they do not follow blindly, but with joy, pride, and love.

The lesson is clear: never forget those who stand with you. Whatever your path—whether as leader, parent, worker, or friend—your strength is multiplied by the loyalty of others. Be thankful for those who support you, especially in trials. Speak your gratitude aloud, as Suga does, for unspoken thanks is like a seed left unplanted. The greatness of a person is not measured by how high they rise alone, but by how faithfully they honor those who rise with them.

Practical wisdom calls you to action: name those who are your “Army” in life—family, friends, supporters, colleagues—and give them gratitude without delay. Remember that no triumph is yours alone. Just as Suga is thankful for his vast Army, so too must you be thankful for those who sustain you. For in the bond of gratitude and loyalty lies a strength that endures beyond time, beyond fame, and beyond death itself.