[soupbone1]

I'm kind of torn on this subject. I can understand the Fathers resentment and disgust since he lost a son and received an impersonal form letter. However, the members in the unit normally send letters that are personal and provide greater detail than officially given. I just can't imagine Lincoln or Roosevelt writing thousands of letters after a particularly bloody battle. I understand that Bush was more compassionate and empathetic leader but that just seems to be his nature.
I can fault Obama for a lot of things but not necessarily this. For me a more despicable act is to visit Dover AFB and pose for photos with incoming deceased service members.

[Hulka]

Understood. In Obama’s case, don’t send a letter. To send a form letter is adding hurt, not helping.