I constantly find myself hoping that the media will give more attention to the men and women serving our country in the Middle East, but I am largely disappointed.
Just as U.S. Troops in Iraq were 'withdrawing' from the cities and Iraqis were dancing in the streets celebrating their 'victory', four U.S. soldiers were killed in combat in Baghdad.
According to iCasulaties.org, this brings the number of fallen heroes in OIF and OEF to 5,036.
Shouldn't this number along with the names of warrior who has sacrificed their live in the name of country be broadcast, printed, and remembered? Why doesn't our Congress take time each day to read the names, observed a moment of silence, and pray for the families of the fallen?
Join me in demanding that our media and elected leaders give these heroes the recognition they deserve and give the the American people more information about the true cost of war.
-Jennifer
An informative article from The Straits Times that describes how the Army's 3rd Brigade 1st Cavalry is helping make the transition in Mosul. click here to read The Department of Treasury began issuing $250 payments on 22 June 2009 to Veterans at the request of the VA as part of President Obama's stimulus package. All payments should be distributed by 30 June 2009. On Wednesday, President OBama signed the Post-9/11 GI Bill into law. This bill will give stop-lossed troops back-pay for their service. Nearly 185,000 troops and veterans are affected by the bill, which will pay them an average of $5,000 each. Gold Star children, children of the fallen, are also affected by the bill which provides for their children's education. Do one nice thing today: send a handwritten postcard for wounded soldiers to read upon arrival at the U.S. military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany. from the IAVA.org website... State schools mostly duck vet program Ex-Marine to bike across country to help Iraq war vets Indiana Disabled American Veteran Chris Bowser is on a mission. December 8, 2003, Chris was serving as gunner on a humvee that was escorting an infantry platoon on foot patrol when he the vehicle was attacked with a grenade. The blast broke both of Chris's legs and filled him with dozens of pieces of shrapnel. Miraculously, after surgery and physical therapy, Chris has made an amazing comeback. |
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The Washington Post: Faces of the Fallen
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