[elfman2]

"His brother, a Black Hawk pilot also serving in Iraq, is on his way home now, hoping to say goodbye to a proud soldier who survived so much — and sacrificed everything."

I think these words are misused. This brave soldier didn’t “sacrifice” everything, he “risked” his life, and had it taken away by the enemy.

[Molly Pitcher]

You'll want to read this....

[cynicom]

Does the use of language really matter that much in this case?

[Palladin]

What sacrifices have you made for your country lately?

[Turbo Pig]

These soldier, sailors, airmen, and Marines make sacrifices on a daily basis, whether they are under fire in a combat zone, or posted stateside. They sacrifice personal freedoms that 99% of the people in this country take for granted. They sacrifice a "normal" family life. They sacrifice the right to live in a safe and comfortable environment. The thing that makes me so proud to have served with people like this brave soldier is that they do it willingly. They do it with a sense of duty that is breath taking at times.

By nature of their life's choosing they are subject to risk, but don't you doubt for one second that these people have not sacrificed themselves for the common good. The ones that die on the battlefield, whether it is in a slum in Bagdhad, a dirty field in Afhganistan, or an office in the Pentagon have sacrificed everything. They have sacrificed everything so that people can sit here a debate whether they have sacrificed anything , or simply taken a risk.

[Canadian Outrage]

I think this BRAVE soldier selflessly served his Country!