The Soldier

 You are asked to go to the store by your  parents. You  don't.  
 He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in  danger.
 
 You stay at home and watch TV.
 He takes whatever time he is given to call,  write  home, sleep, and  eat.
 
 You crawl into your soft bed, with down  pillows, and  get  comfortable.
 He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars  and  helicopters all night  long.