Shepherds

Wolves, sheep dogs, and sheep, but what about the "shepherds?" LtCol Grossman's analogy discusses the first three in relation to human conflict and then apparently leaves out the most important character (an assumption on my part).

The shepherds job is to see the entire spectrum of the wolves, sheepdogs and sheep. The shepherds was once a sheepdog protecting sheep from the wolves of the wild. The shepherds is that one unique sheep dog who is willing and able to lead and train others to be sheepdogs. They have a mastery of both being a wolf and sheepdog providing that distinct ability to keep the world from being consumed by the wolves.

There are even those who were wolves who changed to become either sheepdogs or shepherds. The realm of shepherds is a small one. They are those unique and special persons who willingly walk the path to harm's way. This post is to salute those who are the shepherds because without those guys who will pass on the knowledge, experience and fortitude that makes the world safe and keep the sheep secure? 

Thanks to the sheepdogs but special thanks to the shepherds, you know who you are.