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To: mystery-ak
When I see military salute the fallen or the wounded it always tears me up.

(Is it common for someone to put their hand over their heart during TAPS?)

Is he puting a medal in front of their pictures?

516 posted on 11/10/2009 12:26:34 PM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: Protect the Bill of Rights

They are some sort of battle coins...my hubby has a drawer full of them from 2 tours in Iraq...you are awarded them form your CO’s and other units you encounter....


523 posted on 11/10/2009 12:28:20 PM PST by mystery-ak (gopbriefingroom.com)
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