My mother's parents were Mennonite immigrants who came to America at the time of the Kansas Land Grants. They were given a section (640 acres) with which to build and maintain their farm, which they did. Time passed and the family prospered. In time eight children were born to the couple - six boys and two girls.
When World War I began, the three oldest sons came to their father to ask his permission to join the Army and fight. (Mennonites are strict pacifists. )
He looked at them and said, "Go with my blessing. This country has been wonderful to us." They did and they all came back safely.
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