[annyokie]

Of course she was. I am not cheapening her memory. My Boy (USN CBC) would never get a glowing tribute like this.

"Yes, young Ian, with his beautiful blue eyes and glossy brown hair always yearned to serve his country. He planned to be a veterinarian, but felt his Country's call."

It is such tripe.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Neither of my two daughters serve in the military.

That said, it hasn't been that many years since women were allowed to serve in combat roles in the military. History is not replete with tales of brave women on the battlefield. As bizarre as it sounds, stories like this are a perverted 'novelty'. The press is almost forced to cover it. Just an opinion ...