[FreeReign]

It is not the responsibility of the sitting President to call the families of those lost in combat. Whether they be Republican or Democrat. It is the responsibility of the unit commander.

Of course it's the responsibility of the unit commander. But it doesn't mean that the president shouldn't pay his respects to the family with a phone call.

[coincheck]

When my brother was wounded in Afghanistan, I was contacted by the Medical Center Hospital Commander personally.

The Commander came onto the Floor I was working on and told me personally that my brother had been hurt and that if I needed to go and see him to let him know and he would make sure that my leave was expedited.

That was a very kind thing for the commander to do and I have not forgotten that.