Monday’s parting words are taken from Jamie Tobias Neely’s Sunday column . She has been in contact for quite awhile now with Col. Darel Maxfield, an Army reservist who usually teaches history at Ferris High School but now heads up Besmaya Range Complex where Iraqi soldiers are trained. Here’s what he said:

I have learned every story is different. Every life is precious. Stupidity knows no national border. Hatred always consumes itself.

S-R file photo of Col. Darel Maxfield and his wife Lesley Maxfield.