[HiJinx]

Chris, you said this: WHY hasn't the press discussed this? or rather, why has the press try to present this like the Military and this Administration in gerneral would handle something this delicate like they themselves would??--with no respect.

I believe you know the answer to your question. The Press have no love for the current administration, and anything they can do to discredit members of the administration - they will do. Truth, honor, integrity, courage...none of that means anything to them in their quest to ruin good people who disagree with them.

Now, on to other parts of your letter. Casualty Assistance Officers are a standard part of the military system. We care deeply for every single one of our brothers and sisters who give the ultimate sacrifice, as did David. It hurts us deeply, and we do all within our power to ease the burden on the survivors. Your sister will have all the help she needs to make it through this trying time, as long as she remembers that help is only a phone call or e-mail away.

God Bless you and yours during the Christmas season, Chris.

HJ
SFC, USA (Ret)

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Now, on to other parts of your letter. Casualty Assistance Officers are a standard part of the military system. We care deeply for every single one of our brothers and sisters who give the ultimate sacrifice, as did David. It hurts us deeply, and we do all within our power to ease the burden on the survivors. Your sister will have all the help she needs to make it through this trying time, as long as she remembers that help is only a phone call or e-mail away.

You remind me of what one of my NCO trainers told me when I was a cadet: "In the infantry, we expect that some of us will die. That you die isn't nearly as important as how you die. Even more important is how you live."