79 years ago today, the battle of Iwo Jima was raging in the Pacific theatre of WWII. At the conclusion of the campaign over 18000 Japanese and over 6000 Americans lay dead. This very short mini-episode is a recording of a eulogy that was presented by Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn at a memorial service after the battle. It is simply known as "The Highest and Purest Democracy". Listen to the words. Thank you.